Therapeutic and physical fitness exercise prescription for older adults with joint disease: An evidence-based approach

Authors
O'Grady, M Fletcher, J Ortiz, S
Citation
M. O'Grady et al., Therapeutic and physical fitness exercise prescription for older adults with joint disease: An evidence-based approach, RHEUM DIS C, 26(3), 2000, pp. 617
Citations number
135
Categorie Soggetti
Rheumatology
Journal title
RHEUMATIC DISEASE CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
0889857X → ACNP
Volume
26
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0889-857X(200008)26:3<617:TAPFEP>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
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.