Ankara Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, 4. Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Kliniği, Ankara
Ankara Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, 4. Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Kliniği, Ankara
Summary
It is well documented that physical activity and every type of exercise is a successful way of preventive non- pharmaceutical approach to diseases in the period of elderly. It has also been shown that exercise restore functionality and maintain independence. This article presents the benefits of exercise and the details of exercise prescription in the elderly. Turk J Phys Med Rehab 2009; 55 Suppl 2: 92-4.
Key Words: Older adults, physical activity, exercise
Summary
It is well documented that physical activity and every type of exercise is a successful way of preventive non- pharmaceutical approach to diseases in the period of elderly. It has also been shown that exercise restore functionality and maintain independence. This article presents the benefits of exercise and the details of exercise prescription in the elderly. Turk J Phys Med Rehab 2009; 55 Suppl 2: 92-4.
Key Words: Older adults, physical activity, exercise
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