Increasing Access to Physical Activity Opportunities for Patients: A Review

Chantal Nguyen, Amelia Abbott-Frey, Alan David Anaya Gallegos, Matthew Kaufman, Douglas Noordsy, Marily Oppezzo, Michael Fredericson, Department of Orthopedic Surgery , Division of Physical Medicine , Stanford University, Redwood City, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University, Palo Alto, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, Prevention Research Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

Published online on June 05, 2025

Abstract

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Physical activity has been shown to improve health outcomes, decrease risk of medical comorbidities, and improve longevity. Despite these known benefits, most individuals do not meet the recommended national exercise guidelines for physical activity. This ...