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Z. Altug | Physical Therapist @zaltugdpt.bsky.social · 4d

Many thanks to all 7,000+ global participants in my Physiopedia Plus courses.

Please see the link, if you need discounted (30%) continuing education credits through Physiopedia Plus. Use the code ALTUG30.

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Have a great day.😊

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Z. Altug | Physical Therapist @zaltugdpt.bsky.social · 5d

Exercise Prescription for People with Disabilities

Read the full article for details.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41085253/

#exerciseprescription #physicalactivity #disabilities

Z. Altug | Physical Therapist @zaltugdpt.bsky.social · 6d

Did you know…

Self-selected music can help reduce chronic pain and depression.

Source:
Chen S, Yuan Q, Wang C, Ye J, Yang L. The effect of music therapy for patients with chronic pain: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Psychol. 2025;13(1):455

#chronicpain #pain #musictherapy

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Z. Altug | Physical Therapist @zaltugdpt.bsky.social · 10d

A study found: “Hot foot bath may be a safe and cost-effective modality to enhance sleep quality.”

Shanmugam P, Vijayakumar V, Ravi P, Boopalan D, Kuppusamy M. Does a hot foot bath improve sleep quality? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Altern Ther Health Med. 2025;31(6):42-47.

#sleep

Z. Altug | Physical Therapist @zaltugdpt.bsky.social · 13d

Why should you choose Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy helps older adults stay independent and mobile and build strength and endurance so they can keep doing what matters most — staying active in the community.

www.choosept.com/future-me

@aptaofficial.bsky.social

#PTForFutureMe
#ChoosePT

Z. Altug | Physical Therapist @zaltugdpt.bsky.social · 18d

Want to feel better, think clearer, and protect your mental health?

Try this: Do something you enjoy.

Studies show that engaging in hobbies like:
🌱 Gardening
🎨 Painting
🎼 Playing an instrument
📚 Reading
🏌️‍♂️ Golfing
🧵 Handicrafts

What’s your go-to hobby for relaxing and recharging?

Z. Altug | Physical Therapist @zaltugdpt.bsky.social · 26d

🚨 New LinkedIn Newsletter Alert! 🚨

The latest edition of my quarterly Lifestyle Medicine Toolbox newsletter just dropped—evidence-based insights, fresh wellness strategies, and expert voices you don’t want to miss.

@nnlightsbookheaven.bsky.social

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Z. Altug | Physical Therapist @zaltugdpt.bsky.social · Sep 25

Congratulations to Dr. Ray Dorsey, MD and Dr. Michael Okun, MD on the publication of The Parkinson’s Plan!

My copy just arrived, and I am excited to start reading it.

#Parkinsons
#ParkinsonsDisease
#BrainHealth
#TheParkinsonsPlan

@smartxpd.bsky.social

Z. Altug | Physical Therapist @zaltugdpt.bsky.social · Sep 17

I’m excited to share that I’ve joined the European Lifestyle Medicine Organization (ELMO).

I look forward to connecting with colleagues and gaining new perspectives in lifestyle medicine.

#LifestyleMedicine #ELMO #HealthPromotion

Z. Altug | Physical Therapist @zaltugdpt.bsky.social · Sep 16

Join us at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine on November 15, 2025.

We will help you create a lifestyle medicine toolkit for pain relief and well-being.

Small habits. Big change.

#LM2025 #LifestyleMedicine #ACLM
#PainRelief #Wellbeing #HealthPromotion

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Z. Altug | Physical Therapist @zaltugdpt.bsky.social · Sep 9

From Stressful to Soothing: Rethinking Clinic Waiting Rooms for Healing.

Most clinic waiting rooms aren’t designed to calm—they’re designed to contain.

But what if waiting rooms became the first step in healing?

kevinmd.com/2025/09/why-...

#Healthcare

Z. Altug | Physical Therapist @zaltugdpt.bsky.social · Sep 8

💡 Lifelong learning matters—especially when it helps people move better and live well.

I recently completed 2 continuing education workshops:

✅ Parkinson’s Foundation, Physical Therapy Course
✅ LSVT BIG® Training for Parkinson’s Disease from LSVT Global

@parkinsondotorg.bsky.social

Z. Altug | Physical Therapist @zaltugdpt.bsky.social · Sep 4

I just received a copy of A Prescription for Caring in Healthcare Leadership by Dr. Joshua D. Hartzell, MD, MS-HPEd.

Drawing on 25+ years of experience and insights from 17 leaders, Dr. Hartzell shows how caring-inspired leadership can transform patient outcomes, morale, and team well-being.

Z. Altug | Physical Therapist @zaltugdpt.bsky.social · Aug 29

I just completed an incredible 2-day workshop with Parkinson Wellness Recovery (PWR!) as part of my education to optimize my rehabilitation programs for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease.

#ParkinsonsDisease

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Z. Altug | Physical Therapist @zaltugdpt.bsky.social · Aug 27

Daily Choices and Resilience

In our latest article, we share how physicians (and all healthcare professionals) can use lifestyle medicine to build resilience and restore well-being.

kevinmd.com/2025/08/how-...

#healthcare #medicine #resilience #lifestylemedicine

How physicians can reclaim resilience through better sleep, nutrition, and exercise

Physician self-care through structured lifestyle strategies involving sleep, nutrition, and exercise enhances resilience, reduces stress, and improves both clinician and patient outcomes.

kevinmd.com

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Z. Altug | Physical Therapist @zaltugdpt.bsky.social · Aug 19

Here are the links:
Ping Pong for Parkinson’s: A Fun and Functional Path to Better Health
www.pcla.org/blog/ping-po...

Pickleball for Parkinson’s: Friendly Fun and Fitness
www.pcla.org/blog/pickleb...

Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles
www.pcla.org

Ping Pong for Parkinson’s: A Fun and Functional Path to Better Health

More than just a casual pastime, ping pong offers a unique combination of physical, cognitive, and social benefits. For people living with Parkinson’s, it can serve as a powerful and enjoyable tool to...

www.pcla.org

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Z. Altug | Physical Therapist @zaltugdpt.bsky.social · Aug 19

🛠 New Column Alert!

Excited to share my new quarterly column Self-Care Toolbox for Parkinson’s on the Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles (PCLA) website!

🎯 First up:
🏓Ping Pong for Parkinson’s: A Fun and Functional Path to Better Health
and
🌑Pickleball for Parkinson’s: Friendly Fun and Fitness

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Z. Altug | Physical Therapist @zaltugdpt.bsky.social · Aug 12

Lifestyle Medicine is Global

📖 Read the full statement:
Alrajhi S, Konswa AA, Alhamdi N, et al. Hail Lifestyle Medicine consensus position statement as a medical specialty: Middle Eastern perspective. Front Public Health. 2025;13:1455871.

#LifestyleMedicine
#HealthPromotion

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Z. Altug | Physical Therapist @zaltugdpt.bsky.social · Aug 7

🎉 Just a friendly reminder! 🎉

Wendy Farnen Price and I are co-presenting at the ACLM Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, November 15 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM CT — and we’d love for you to join us!

We’re hosting a high-energy, hands-on session packed with practical pain management tools.

Z. Altug | Physical Therapist @zaltugdpt.bsky.social · Jul 29

My new business cards have:

• My book: The Lifestyle Medicine Toolbox
• Wellness topics featured in the book
• A QR code that takes you straight to the publisher website

📣 Shoutout to @Canva for these amazing business cards—love how they turned out!

#LifestyleMedicine #Canvalove

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Z. Altug | Physical Therapist @zaltugdpt.bsky.social · Jul 24

Can lifestyle choices really help manage back pain?

That’s the question I explored today during a 60-minute webinar for the South African Lifestyle Medicine Association—and the answer is a resounding yes.

We looked at how sleep, movement, nutrition, emotional well-being all impact low back pain.

Z. Altug | Physical Therapist @zaltugdpt.bsky.social · Jul 22

Zen Gardening as a Path to Inner Calm

When was the last time you felt calm just by looking at something?

These quiet spaces offer:
✅ A connection to nature
✅ A pause from noise and overwhelm
✅ A moment for reflection

Remember - Stillness is the therapy

#StressRelief #ZenVibes #ZenGarden #Garden

Z. Altug | Physical Therapist @zaltugdpt.bsky.social · Jul 20

🌳The Art of Bonsai for Stress Relief

Feeling overwhelmed? Try connecting with something centuries old—bonsai.

🪴 Remember - Small tree. Big calm

#stressrelief #lifestylemedicine #naturetherapy

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Z. Altug | Physical Therapist @zaltugdpt.bsky.social · Jul 15

I'll be presenting at the California Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference in Palm Springs, CA.

www.ccapta.org/page/CPTAAnn...

Topic:
Introduction to Creating an Integrative Lifestyle Medicine Toolbox for Therapeutic Interventions

#PhysicalTherapy #CPTAConference #CPTA #APTA

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Z. Altug | Physical Therapist @zaltugdpt.bsky.social · Jul 15

Workshop:
Creating a Lifestyle Medicine Toolkit for Pain Relief & Wellbeing

Presenters:
· Z. Altug, PT, DPT, MS, DipACLM, OCS
· Wendy F. Price, PT, DPT, MS, FACLM, DipACLM, NBC-HWC

Location:
Gaylord Texan Resort, Grapevine, TX

www.lmconference.org

#LifestyleMedicine #LM2025 #ACLM2025