Is Prescribing Physical Activity for Older Adults Reliable and Applicable?
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Abstract
This article critiques a proposed solution for enhancing the health of elderly individuals through exercise, highlighting two key areas for improvement. First, it argues for more precise exercise descriptions tailored to specific races and sexes, citing differences in physiology and disease outcomes that necessitate individualized approaches to avoid potential harm. Second, it addresses the lack of guidance on monitoring patient compliance and assessing the effectiveness of prescribed physical activities, as current recommendations, including those from the WHO, fail to provide methodologies for post-prescription follow-up.
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Prescription, Exercise, Elderly Population, Reliability, Monitor, Outcomes
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