Pathogenetically targeted method for conservative treatment of obesity and overweight correction

This review of literature presents modern pathogenetic treatment options for obesity and overweight correction including the optimization of the motor function, nutrition education, drug therapy, surgical techniques and psychotherapy. The need for a multidisciplinary approach to the development of combined treatment programs is underlined taking into account the multifactorial pathogenesis of obesity. A combination of optimal physical activity and diet therapy with active personal involvement in the process of recovery is accentuated among the priority areas of excess body weight correction, as well as the treatment and prevention of obesity. It is shown that the physical rehabilitation should focus on the individualization of the physical exertion, its adequate dosing and intensity control using heart rate monitors to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the training sessions. The article also presents data on the effectiveness of rational medical and other types of treatment of obesity when the adjustment of physical activities and nutrition is insufficient. In particular, the results of the world's largest observation program of safe weight loss for the treatment of patients with alimentary obesity held in Russia from 2012 to 2015 are described.