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Author:   Gail M. Sullivan ,  Alice K. Pomidor
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   2nd ed. 2024
ISBN:  

9783031529276

ISBN 10:   3031529278
Pages:   178
Publication Date:   24 April 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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The Physiology of Aging and Exercise.- Benefits of Exercise for Older Adults.-Risks of Exercise for Older Adults.- Types of Exercise: Flexibility, Strength, Endurance, Balance.- Motivational Interviewing for Discussing Exercise with Older Adults.- Writing an Exercise Prescription for Older Adults.- Social and Cultural Influences on Exercise in Older Adults.- Exercises for Adults in Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facilities.- Exercise for Hospitalized Older Adults.- Developing Sustainable Community-Based Exercise Programs for Older Adults.- Exercise Adaptations for Older Athletes.- Exercise Interventions for Pain Management in Older Adults.

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Gail M Sullivan, MD, MPH, Professor of Medicine, Associate Director for Education, UConn Center on Aging, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA Alice K Pomidor, MD, MPH, Professor of Geriatrics, Department of Geriatrics, Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee, FL, USA

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