{"product_id":"optimizing-exercise-and-physical-activity-in-older-people-paperback-9780750654791","title":"Optimizing Exercise and Physical Activity in Older People (Paperback) 9780750654791","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eOptimizing Exercise and Physical Activity in Older People\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMeg Morris (Edited by), Adrian Schoo (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780750654791\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 5 December 2003\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e346 pages\u003cbr\u003e27 x 18 x 2.2 cm, 0.69 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis book brings together evidence-based knowledge from different fields and offers the health professional practical and evidenced-based strategies to facilitate adherence to prescribed physical activity or therapeutic exercise needed to achieve durable results in the preventative and therapeutic health care of ageing populations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* ·\tevidenced-based findings presented in a workable model for the health practitioner * ·\tup-to-date evidence-based knowledge  * ·\twork models applied in a clinical setting\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSection one -- introduction\u003cbr\u003e1)\tThe curse of inactivity, obesity, and other factors for older people.\u003cbr\u003e2)\tEvidence for the effectiveness of physical activity \u0026amp; exercise interventions in the elderly.\u003cbr\u003e1)\tWhy physical activity and exercise need continuation.\u003cbr\u003e2)\tFactors that contribute to inactivity\u003cbr\u003e3)\tPhysical activity and exercise in the health management of adults, the old, and the very old. \u003cbr\u003e4)\tLifestyle, nutrition and other factors that could assist physical activity, health and well-being. \u003cbr\u003e5)\tBiomechanics and ergonomic considerations in the prevention of injury and the maintenance of healthy activity levels\u003cbr\u003e6)\tPromoting physical activity \u0026amp; health in rural communities\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSection two -- Different population groups\u003cbr\u003e7)\tMaintaining physical activity and health in an ageing work force\u003cbr\u003e8)\tPromoting and maintaining health \u0026amp; physical activity in older women\u003cbr\u003e9)\tPromoting exercise and physical activity in older people with movement disorders\u003cbr\u003e10)\tPrescribed physical activity and exercise in the management of osteoarthritis.\u003cbr\u003e11)\tMaintaining physical activity and exercise after joint replacement\u003cbr\u003e12)\tadvice, guidelines and sample programs \u003cbr\u003e13)  \tHealth promotion \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppendices: \u003cbr\u003ea)First-aid procedures after musculoskeletal injuries.\u003cbr\u003eb) What is overweight.\u003cbr\u003ec) How to calculate ideal weight. \u003cbr\u003ed) The ideal heart rate during exercise. \u003cbr\u003ee) How to measure heart rate. \u003cbr\u003ef) List of relevant adherence factors in the areas of physical activity and exercise. \u003cbr\u003eg) References for health professionals. \u003cbr\u003eh) educational material that can be understood by persons with lower levels of literacy and that can be copied by the health professional. These handouts can be used to assist in the management of specific chronic conditions or to facilitate exercise adherence.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Physiotherapy [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Physiotherapy\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Physiotherapy%20%5BMQS%5D%22\"\u003eMQS\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Freshly Printed Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46648211276056,"sku":"9780750654791","price":29.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780750654791.jpg?v=1694089349","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/optimizing-exercise-and-physical-activity-in-older-people-paperback-9780750654791","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}