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Aging And Exercising Gracefully, Karena P. Nguyen
Aging And Exercising Gracefully, Karena P. Nguyen
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Exercise and physical therapy are concerns among patients experiencing menopause and patients who near the age of menopause. Newtown Primary Care serves a population, whose census indicates an aging population. An interdisciplinary pamphlet on weight-bearing exercises and community resources for the peri- and postmenopausal population was developed with input from physical therapists and doctors.
Exercise And Physical Therapy In The Elderly, William Holden
Exercise And Physical Therapy In The Elderly, William Holden
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
There are many current barriers to participating in exercise and physical therapy in the elderly. Using reputable online resources, we created a handout containing a list of exercises that can be completed safely at home without equipment. It was designed for elderly individuals, as inactivity tends to increase with age and this population is particularly vulnerable to the deleterious effects of inactivity. The strength and flexibility exercises primarily target the back, hips and core, common problem areas in the elderly. The handout will contain links to further resources for more in-depth physical therapy exercises and will be tailored for administration …