Research
Adherence
Exercise is underprescribed and frequently overlooked in favor of pharmacologic or surgical interventions due to lack of awareness and poor knowledge of effective protocols.
Clinicians must prescribe specific exercise protocols, not just 'exercise'.
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However, exercise is underprescribed and frequently overlooked, often in favour of a pharmacologic or surgical intervention.
Why this rating
Based on analysis of reporting in trials.
Source
Prescribing exercise interventions for patients with chronic conditions
Tammy Hoffmann et al. · Canadian Medical Association Journal · 2016
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