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Optimizing physical activity and function across settings /

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Resnick, Barbara (Editor ), Boltz, Marie (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Springer Publishing Company, [2016]
Colección:Annual review of gerontology and geriatrics ; v. 36.
Temas:
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Part I. Policy and practice related to exercise and function. 1. Impact of policy on physical activity participation and where we need to go / Colin Milner and Jenifer Milner
  • 2. Promoting physical activity in later life: how to respond to frequently asked questions and concerns about physical activity / Andiara Schwingel, Emerson Sebastiāo, and Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko
  • 3. Consensus on evidence-based participation screening and risk stratification / Darren Warburton, Shannon Bredin, Veronica Jamnik, Roy Shephard, and Norman Gledhill
  • 4. Benefits of physical activity on cognitive functioning in older adults / Danielle Wischenka, Carlos Marquez, and Katarina Friberg Felsted
  • Part II. Aerobic exercises and stretching. 5. Aerobic exercise for older adults / Dale Avers
  • 6. Exercise for osteoarthritis of the hip and knee
  • 7. The flexibility debate: implications for health and function as we age / Liza Stathokostas and Anthony Vandervoort
  • Part III. Resistance exercise. 8. Resistance training: recommendations for age-relevant benefits / James Konopack
  • 9. Resistance exercise to prevent and manage sarcopenia and dynapenia / Timothy Law, Leatha Clark, and Brian Clark
  • Part IV. Balance exercise. 10. Tai Chi to promote balance training / Carol Rogers
  • Part V. Physical activity as a determinant of health / 11. The theoretical basis for engagement in physical activity among older adults / Claudio Nigg and Zoe Durand
  • 12. Psychosocial factors associated with physical activity in older adults / Mary Greaney, Faith Lees, Bryan Blissmer, Deborah Riebe and Phillip Clark
  • Part VI. Cross-setting approaches to increase function and physical activity. 13. Incorporating function and physical activity across all settings / Barbara Resnick and Marie Boltz.