Z. Altug, DPT, MS, DipACLM

Why do you need microbreaks at work?

Here are 2 takeaways you can use:
✅ Microbreaks help reduce mental and physical stress.
✅ Task variation and microbreaks can help reduce muscle fatigue.

🔗 Read the full July "Rehab Consult" column on Healio.
www.healio.com/news/primary-care/columns/rehab-con…

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Z. Altug, DPT, MS, DipACLM

New LinkedIn Newsletter Alert!

👋Hello Everyone!

Check out the latest edition of the LinkedIn newsletter, focused on lifestyle medicine insights, health and wellness resources, and performance-enhancing strategies.

By: Ziya “Z” Altug, PT, DPT, MS, DipACLM, OCS, CSCS

This newsletter includes:

✅ Feature Article
Multiple Sclerosis
By Floyd Mechling III, PT, DPT

✅ Feature Article
You Work Out… But Spend The Rest Of The Day Sitting?
By Daniel Medeiros Lima, PT, PhD, DipIBLM

✅ Feature Video
Male Postpartum Depression & Lifestyle Medicine
By Faith Stokes, PT, DPT, PRPC, OCS, PWCS, FAAOMPT

✅ Book Spotlight
ADHD in Professionals: Embracing Your Brain
By Jennie Byrne, MD, PhD

✅ Book Spotlight
Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine in Physical Therapy: A Guide for Primary Care, Health Promotion, And Disease Prevention
Edited by Ginger Garner, PT, MPT, DPT, ATC-Ret, DipACLM and Joe Tatta, PT, DPT
This text was written by 39 global leaders in education, research and clinical practice.

✅ Book Spotlight
Up Your Optimism Game
By Charles Inniss, DPT, PCC, NBC-HWC

✅ Book Spotlight
Staying in the Game: Leveraging Lifestyle Medicine to Elevate Health, Outsmart Aging, and Enhance Performance
By Sharon L. McDowell-Larsen, PhD and Regan A. Stiegmann, DO, MPH

✅ Organization Spotlight - Gross Anatomy Studios
By Adrian Miranda, PT, DPT

✅ Organization Spotlight - PT Pintcast
By Jimmy McKay, PT, DPT

✅ Newsletter Spotlight - Proof & Practice
By Grazelle Sanchez, PT, DPT, DipACLM

✅ Healio Column – Rehab Consult
By Z. Altug, PT, DPT, MS, DipACLM, OCS@

✅ Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles Column – Self-Care Toolbox for Parkinson’s
By Z. Altug, PT, DPT, MS, DipACLM, OCS

Subscribe to my LinkedIn newsletter for fun and interesting insights on lifestyle medicine & wellness.

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What topics would you like to see in the next edition? Please comment below!

Thank you for your support. Have a great week! 😊

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Z. Altug, DPT, MS, DipACLM

What's the ideal font size to prevent eye strain?

It depends on your preferences, occupation, and tasks, but here's one idea worth trying:

👉 Increase your font size to 16 for just one week and see how you feel.

A 2024 study by Zaman and colleagues in Nanotechnology Perceptions state that “Our study suggests that font sizes 16 and 24 points are particularly beneficial in eliciting better accommodative responses, as they allow for more accurate and effective accommodation, increasing visual comfort and reducing eye fatigue.”

I tested this myself. I switched all my emails and Word docs on my computer from font size 12 to 16.

At first, it felt awkward, but the difference was real. I had less eye strain, less fatigue, and noticeably less neck tension.

Small change. Big impact.

What font size do you use? Comment below. ⬇️

Further Reading:
➡️ Naipal S, Khumalo N, Rahmtoola M, et al. Viewing distance, font size and symptoms of eyestrain in non-presbyopic and presbyopic smartphone users. Ophthalmic Physiol Opt. 2025;45(1):269-279.

➡️ Ma LU, Yu X, Gong L, et al. Evaluating the optimised font size and viewing time of online learning in young children: a multicentre cross-sectional study. BMJ Paediatr Open. 2023;7(1):e001835.

➡️ Ko P, Mohapatra A, Bailey IL, Sheedy J, Rempel DM. Effect of font size and glare on computer tasks in young and older adults. Optom Vis Sci. 2014;91(6):682-689

➡️ Zaman MN, Kalicheti ST, Goyal A, Thakur R. Impact of font size on static and dynamic aspects of accommodation among digital eye strain subjects. Nanotechnology Perceptions. 2024;20(S15):2727-2738.

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Z. Altug, DPT, MS, DipACLM

Even cats and dogs find a way to connect! 😊

Connection is one of the most powerful things you can do for your health. It's an area I'm passionate about in my clinical work.

How are you staying connected lately? 👇

Further Reading:
Merlo G, Snellman L, Sugden SG. Connectedness: The updated and expanded pillar of lifestyle psychiatry and lifestyle medicine. Am J Lifestyle Med. 2025;19(8):1104-1124.

#LifestyleMedicineToolbox #MentalHealthMatters #StayConnected

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Z. Altug, DPT, MS, DipACLM

Do you need global access to therapy and rehab courses in multiple languages that are flexible for your schedule?

See the Physiopedia Plus website for more information to get 30% off with code ALTUG30

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Z. Altug, DPT, MS, DipACLM

Is your "check engine" light on? 🚨

Finding the time to address burnout shouldn't add to your stress.

I just launched a new course on Udemy: Burnout Prevention & Stress Management for Professionals.

It’s an evidence-based, 1-hour 13-minute masterclass specifically designed to fit into a "Lunch & Learn" break. No fluff—just actionable tools you can use before your next meeting.

Why this course?
➡️Time-Efficient: Under 73 minutes and self-paced.
➡️33 downloadable resources
➡️42-page free eBook
➡️Evidence-Based: Practical strategies rooted in science.
➡️Remote-Friendly: Designed for the modern, flexible workforce.
➡️Results-Oriented: Focuses on elevating mood, creativity, and daily happiness.

Stop managing your exhaustion and start reclaiming your energy and creativity.

#Burnout #WorkLifeBalance #Udemy #ProfessionalDevelopment #MentalHealthAtWork

Udemy Course - Burnout Prevention & Stress Management for Professionals
www.udemy.com/course/burnout-prevention-stress-man…

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Z. Altug, DPT, MS, DipACLM

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Z. Altug, DPT, MS, DipACLM

Nature Prescription for Parkinson’s

Living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) presents daily challenges, but nature offers a powerful and accessible form of support.

See the link for the article.
www.pcla.org/blog/nature-prescription-for-parkinso…

Also, see the link for the Self-Care Toolbox for Parkinson’s from the Parkinson’s Community Los Angles (PCLA)
www.pcla.org/tag/self-care-toolbox-for-parkinsons

#Parkinsons #selfcare #nature

‪@SmartXPD‬
‪@ParkinsonDotOrg‬
‪@ParkinsonsCommunityLA‬
‪@davisphinneyfdn‬
‪@apdaparkinsons‬

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Z. Altug, DPT, MS, DipACLM

Join us in person at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine 2026 Conference!

We're excited to present a 3-hour workshop designed to empower healthcare providers (physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, registered dietitians, pharmacists, psychologists, counselors, and health coaches) with practical strategies to address chronic pain and support whole-person wellbeing.

⌛Spots for these pre-conference workshops fill up fast. Be sure to sign up soon.

👥You will join 5,000+ attendees from multiple disciplines from around the US and the world.

🧠Workshop Title:
Creating a Practical Lifestyle Medicine Toolkit for Chronic Pain Management.

💡Our lab-based course will cover practical chronic pain management tools and strategies you can use in your practice.

🧘🏻Sample topics and labs in our hands-on workshop include, practicing tai chi, qigong, yoga, multiple meditation techniques, mindfulness, journaling, strength and balance training, self-acupressure, self-massage.

🎤 Presenters:
• Ziya “Z” Altug, PT, DPT, MS, DipACLM, OCS, CSCS
• Wendy F. Price, PT, DPT, MS, FACLM, DipACLM, NBC-HWC
• Hazel Anderson, DPT, DSC, DipACLM

📍 Location:
Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, Orlando, Florida

🗓 Date & Time:
Our workshop: Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Full conference: November 7 to 11, 2026

📩Tag a colleague, share this opportunity, and let’s transform pain care through Lifestyle Medicine.

See the comments section for registration.

#LM2026 #ACLM2026 #LifestyleMedicine #ChronicPain

@ACLM

🔗 Register now:
lifestylemedicine.org/conference-events/lm2026/

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Z. Altug, DPT, MS, DipACLM

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