An early multi-pronged physio approach may work best for obese children

Embargoed until: Publicly released: 2021-06-15 04:00

Australia; QLD; SA

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Australian scientists have brought together the data from 263 previous studies that looked at physiotherapy interventions for obese children, and say a multi-pronged approach that tackles physical activity, behaviour, medication, diet and education all at once appears to be the most effective in helping obese young people lose weight and get healthier. This approach appears to be most effective when interventions are made earlier in a child's life, they add.