AAPM&R National Grand Rounds: Lifestyle Medicine-Session Recording

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Dr. Heidi Prather is a leading expert in lifestyle medicine and has developed an intensive program that focuses on educating and motivating patients to change personal habits and behaviors. The program emphasizes six pillars: nutrition, physical activity, stress management, reduction of risky substances, positive social connections, and restorative sleep. Dr. Prather has seen success in the program, with patients achieving their goals and experiencing reductions in anxiety. She believes that lifestyle medicine is a valuable approach to preventing and managing chronic conditions, and encourages other physiatrists to get involved. She recommends seeking additional education on lifestyle medicine and becoming a member of organizations such as the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Prather also suggests finding ways to incorporate lifestyle medicine into your practice, whether through individual patient care or group programming. While there may be challenges, she believes that with the right approach and support, it is possible to reach and help underserved communities. Dr. Prather's ultimate goal is to create a sustainable model that can be accessible to anyone who needs it. She encourages physiatrists to get involved and become advocates for lifestyle medicine in their institutions and practices.

Keywords

Dr. Heidi Prather

lifestyle medicine

intensive program

nutrition

physical activity

stress management

risky substances reduction

positive social connections

restorative sleep

chronic conditions prevention