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Child Development (Master) (Thesis)
26 February 2021 Friday
Exercise is a non-pharmacological drug that strengthens the immune system
Stating that exercise plays a major role in strengthening the immune system, Physiotherapist Çağıl Ertürk said: “Exercise practices we do at home strengthen the immune system. It also strengthens our cardiovascular system and improves our bone health along with it. Therefore, we can say that exercise is a non-pharmacological method of medicine in international societies.”
Experts emphasize that a strong immune system plays an important role in combating Covid-19. The importance of exercise is highlighted during the pandemic process where millions of people are locked away and work on digital platforms. Lecturer Physiotherapist Çağıl Ertürk from Istanbul Gelisim University said that exercise is seen as a non-pharmacological treatment in the international community.
EXERCISE IS A MEDICINE
Stating that it is one of the factors that strengthen the immune system, Ertürk said: “First of all, nowadays we are struggling with Covid-19, everyone is looking for ways to strengthen the immune system. Exercise is also part of that. We, as physical therapists, recommend exercises. We have been closed to our homes for about 1 year and the exercise practices we do at home strengthen our immune system. It also strengthens our cardiovascular system and improves our bone health along with it. Therefore, we can say that exercise is a non-pharmacological method of medicine in international societies.”
