Can Fam Physician. 1987 Jan;33:195-205.
With the emergence of physical activity programs geared specifically to senior citizens, family physicians will increasingly be called on to provide advice or approval concerning their patients' suitability for participation. In addition, family physicians have been identified as having a key role to play in the promotion of exercise for sedentary older adults. To assist the family practitioner in advising elderly patients concerning safe exercise patterns, this article discusses the documented benefits, as well as the medical considerations, associated with exercising for this target group.
随着专门针对老年人的体育活动项目的出现,家庭医生将越来越多地被要求提供有关患者是否适合参与的建议或批准。此外,家庭医生已被确定为在促进久坐不动的老年人运动方面发挥关键作用。为了帮助家庭医生就安全的运动模式向老年患者提供建议,本文讨论了针对这一目标群体进行锻炼的有记录的益处,以及相关的医学考虑因素。