Mental Health
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Queensland Health recommends that clients consult with a medical practitioner prior to following these physical activity guidelines, particularly where they have been previously inactive, have heart disease or close relatives with heart disease, are pregnant or have other major health problems.
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Take a graded approach to introducing physical activity to clients, starting with small goals and increasing the amount of physical activity gradually.
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Use physical activity to enhance client employment opportunities through the increased socialisation and motivation that physical activity participation can bring.
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Use the National Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults and for Children and Young People when conducting physical activity goal setting with clients.
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Use the ten minute message to motivate clients who have reduced drive and interest.
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Use the ten minutes message, three times a day so clients can incorporate physical activity into their regular day rather than an added extra.
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When clients are prescribed medication that has a weight gain side effect, discuss the physical activity guidelines with them.
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