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Does physical therapy substitute for walking. will the blood circulation be good if you practice physical therapy but without walking through the day?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

It depend what type of physical therapy you do. Physical therapy may be as good as a walking exercise if you move your trunk and all extremities during the therapy. I wonder if you know Tai Chi which can be considered as one type of physical therapy and it can substitute walking exercise.

Answered 2/12/2023

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Such activities like walking, running, and swimming are regarded as aerobic exercises, as contrasted to stretching, range of motion, and exertional exercises. The 30-60 minutes of physical therapy supplement your regular exercises outside of your rehabilitation. Physical therapy is NOT a substitute for cardiovascular exercise!!!

Answered 2/13/2023

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