October 15, 1999 Table of Contents
THE PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINE - VOL 27 - NO. 11 - OCTOBER 15, 1999
SPECIAL ISSUE INTRODUCTION
Editor's Notes
Rejuvenating Patients—One Step at a Time
Exercise may not be a fountain of youth, but it's the closest thing we have. This issue gives you tools designed to help patients get moving and keep going.
Thomas L. Schwenk, MD, FACSM
REVIEW ARTICLES
Recommending Exercise to Healthy Older Adults
The Preparticipation Evaluation and Exercise Prescription
Simple office tests like the sit-and-reach test can help you estimate a patient's exercise capabilities and equip you to provide a specific exercise prescription.
Evan W. Kligman, MD; Michael J. Hewitt, PhD; Douglas L. Crowell, MS
Overcoming Exercise Barriers in Older Adults
When older patients are reluctant to start exercising, the key is to identify the roadblocks so that you can work with the patient to clear them.
James Dunlap, MD; Henry C. Barry, MD, MS
Exercise for Older Patients With Chronic Disease
For patients who have chronic conditions such as coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes, or osteoarthritis, regular activity can help delay or minimize disability.
Robert J. Petrella, MD, PhD
CLINICAL PRACTICE
Highlights
Moderate Exercise Helps Heart-Failure Patients
'Heavy' Exercise Increases Osteoarthritis Risk in Elders
Moderate Exercise Improves Stability in Elders
Pearls for Motivating Older Patients to Exercise
RESOURCE MATERIAL
Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults
American College of Sports Medicine Position Stand
The world's largest sports medicine organization makes exercise recommendations for older people on the basis of a thorough analysis of the relationships between exercise and health.
FOR YOUR PATIENTS
Exercises for Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Robert J. Petrella, MD, PhD
PATIENT PROFILES
Seniors and Physicians Form Active Partnerships
Gariot Louisna
READER SERVICE
CME Self Test
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