This evidence-based text shows physical therapists how to use a biopsychosocial, systems-based, integrative approach to physical therapy practice.

Chronic disease and pain rates are on the rise globally and are predicted to accelerate, requiring physical therapists to embrace the role of frontline primary care practitioner.

Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine in Physical Therapy provides an evidence-based approach to moving beyond traditional movement interventions alone, by incorporating a comprehensive integrative and lifestyle medicine approach that addresses whole-person health for the successful treatment of pain and illness, and the promotion of health for all populations.

Pillars of integrative and lifestyle medicine include:

Stress management and mindfulness training
Physical activity across the lifespan
Diet and nutrition
Sleep and relaxation
Tobacco cessation, substance abuse, and recovery
Environmental influences on health

Topics covered in this text include:
Social determinants of health and disease
Psychologically informed physical therapy
Coaching, counseling and the science of behavior change
Biopsychosocial interventions to promote resilience
In-depth descriptions of the six pillars of lifestyle medicine
Treatment of special populations
Much more
Discover more about the topics covered in the book by watching the following videos featuring contributing authors.