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Exercise in older people (Comorbidiities (Visual impairment (retinal…
Exercise in older people
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Sarcopenia
Decreased
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Strength , power, endurance , steadiness and accuracy at submaximal force, muscle quality
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Presentation
fatigue, fraility, gait and balance disorders, decreased aerobic capacity, energy requirements
impaired glucose disposal , immune function, susceptibility to infection
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Benefits of Physical activity #
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Comorbidiities
OA
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Screen
joint pain , instability,
RC tears, knee and hip OA
Glutes medius tears , bursitis, ROM, pain and swelling
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Depression
High prevalence
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obese sendentary women, isolated older adults
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Peripheral neuropathy
Risk
ifoot ulcers, falls, mobility, hip fractures, Poor QOL
Check feet r foot wear
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wear shoes with lowest comfortable heel , nn slip shoes, thick socks
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Nephropathy
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Intra-dialytic PRT or aerobic exercise both beneficial for fitness, CVD, depression, and metabolic outcomes
Autonomic neuropathy
Aerobic exercise
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Both aerobic and resistance training improve HR variability and endothelial dysfunction common in autonomic neuropathy
Resistance training on older elderly #
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Risks
CVD
Hypertension, Hypotension
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Venous pooling
walk between exercises, alternate arms and legs
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Retinal bleeding, Detachment
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MSK
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Hemorrhage
anticoagulation/aspirin for atrial fibrillation, valve replacement, stroke, venous thrombosis, cardiac prophylaxis or surgery
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Know when they can be used as alternative vs. adjunctive treatment
Prescribe specifically, not generically: EXERCISE IS MEDICINE
Incorporate into all standard health care settings
Utilize evidence-based programs only
Provide behavioural support tools, eHealth technology if appropriate
Record adherence and adaptations, move to self-monitoring where possible
Involve caregivers and volunteers as exercise buddies