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1 online resource (331 pages) : charts |
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Annual review of gerontology and geriatrics ; v. 36, 2016 |
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Annual review of gerontology and geriatrics ; v. 36.
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| Contents |
Part I. Policy and practice related to exercise and function. 1. Impact of policy on physical activity participation and where we need to go / Colin Milner and Jenifer Milner -- 2. Promoting physical activity in later life: how to respond to frequently asked questions and concerns about physical activity / Andiara Schwingel, Emerson Sebastio, and Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko -- 3. Consensus on evidence-based participation screening and risk stratification / Darren Warburton, Shannon Bredin, Veronica Jamnik, Roy Shephard, and Norman Gledhill -- 4. Benefits of physical activity on cognitive functioning in older adults / Danielle Wischenka, Carlos Marquez, and Katarina Friberg Felsted -- Part II. Aerobic exercises and stretching. 5. Aerobic exercise for older adults / Dale Avers -- 6. Exercise for osteoarthritis of the hip and knee -- 7. The flexibility debate: implications for health and function as we age / Liza Stathokostas and Anthony Vandervoort -- Part III. Resistance exercise. 8. Resistance training: recommendations for age-relevant benefits / James Konopack -- 9. Resistance exercise to prevent and manage sarcopenia and dynapenia / Timothy Law, Leatha Clark, and Brian Clark -- Part IV. Balance exercise. 10. Tai Chi to promote balance training / Carol Rogers -- Part V. Physical activity as a determinant of health / 11. The theoretical basis for engagement in physical activity among older adults / Claudio Nigg and Zoe Durand -- 12. Psychosocial factors associated with physical activity in older adults / Mary Greaney, Faith Lees, Bryan Blissmer, Deborah Riebe and Phillip Clark -- Part VI. Cross-setting approaches to increase function and physical activity. 13. Incorporating function and physical activity across all settings / Barbara Resnick and Marie Boltz. |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
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Exercise for older people.
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Exercices pour personnes âgées.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Healthy Living.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Holism.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Reference.
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MEDICAL -- Preventive Medicine.
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Exercise for older people
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| Added Author |
Resnick, Barbara, editor.
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Boltz, Marie, editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Optimizing physical activity and function across settings / volume editors Barbara Resnick and Maria Boltz 9780826198150 (OCoLC)915503557 |
| ISBN |
9780826198167 (electronic bk.) |
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0826198163 (electronic bk.) |
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9780826198150 |
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0826198155 |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000057077054 |
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AU@ 000060914826 |
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