[Therapeutic exercise].
Physical disability in older people is characterized by declines in multiple domains including strength, balance, flexibility, reaction time, coordination, and muscular endurance. Evidence that therapeutic exercises can reduce physical disability is accumulating. Muscle strength can be improved in older people, particularly if their muscles are significantly overloaded by training exercises. Progressive resistance strength training (PRT) improves muscle strength and aerobic capacity in older people. However, the effect of PRT on their overall physical disability is still unclear. In Japan, power rehabilitation program is believed to be effective in improving their physical activities.
Miyakoshi
Naohisa
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Akita University School of Medicine, Department of Neuro and Locomotor Science, Division of Orthopedic Surgery.
D000332:Aerobiosis; D000368:Aged; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan; D051346:Mobility Limitation; D009043:Motor Activity; D053580:Muscle Strength; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D055070:Resistance Training / Q000379:methods*; D016138:Walking