Obesity is a major global health issue that increases the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Adopting a healthy lifestyle with meaningful weight loss significantly reduces these risks.

Metabolic Syndrome is a group of conditions including central obesity, low good cholesterol, high triglycerides, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar. This syndrome increases the risk of diabetes, heart attacks, and stroke. Importantly, you don't need to be overweight to develop it.

Additional risks include fatty liver, sleep apnoea, and polycystic ovarian syndrome, all requiring intensive dietary and exercise treatment.

Research shows structured programmes are more effective than generic "eat less, exercise more" advice. Physiotherapists use evidence-based methods to guide patients towards a more active lifestyle and better health outcomes.