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The Journal on Active Aging brings articles of value to professionals dedicated to older-adult quality of life. Content sweeps across the active-aging landscape to focus on education and practice. Find articles of interest by searching the article archives in three ways: Enter a keyword in the articles search bar; click on search by topic; or type a keyword or phrase in the general search bar at the top of the page.
Topic- Physical wellness
Case study: exercise after hip replacement surgery by Lori Chaplin, M.A., C.S.C.S.
There are a variety of reasons why a person may need hip replacement surgery. The most common, according to the National Institute of Arthritis, is simply that the hip is worn out--osteoarthritis is the number-one reason for hip replacement. The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation warns us to expect a 60% increase in surgeries over the next 30 years.
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Promote function with stability ball training by Terry Eckmann, Ph.D.
The benefits of stability ball training for older adults are numerous. Activity using stability balls can:
- Enhance proprioception
- Improve neuromuscular functioning
- Improve balance and coordination
- Increase strength
- Heighten postural awareness
- Focus on functional movement
- Develop flexibility
- Promote muscle balance
- Add fun and variety
- Provide new business
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Full-body flexibility, by Jay Blahni
If you are like me, your instinct probably tells you that your older clients should stretch more. It feels good to stretch, and research indicates it is smart to stretch. So why does stretching always seem to take the back seat to other exercise activities?
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Flexibility training: exercises for older adults by Phil Page, P.T., M.S., .T.C., C.S.C.S.
The following tips will help health and wellness practitioners provide aging clients with healthy, safe stretching programs:
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Hand exercises to improve functional abilities by Naomi Aaronson, M.A., OTRlL, CHT
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Ask clients to sit down to do hand and wrist exercises, as these movements require a supportive surface for the forearm.
Watch for correct posture
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Walking for fitness by Julie McNeney
For the past decade, walking has topped the list of sporting activities in which Americans participate, according to the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). The organization's annual survey of sports participation reveals that 79.5 million people walked for exercise six or more times in 2003.
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