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This article reviews the growing evidence regarding the clinical and physio
logic effects of different exercise programs in older adults with joint dis
eases. In addition, this article provides the clinician with basic conceptu
al framework for developing practical exercise prescriptions that are tailo
red specifically toward the older adult with joint disease. Recommendations
for beginning and progressing exercise programs are presented.