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Geriatrics

Exercise for the Older Patient

Data from observational cohort studies generally demonstrate a dose-response effect for the benefit of exercise.
CME credit is no longer available for this conference.

Course Authors

Calvin H. Hirsch, M.D.

Dr. Hirsch is Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine and Public Health Sciences, Division of General Medicine, UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA.

Within the past 12 months, Dr. Hirsch reports no commercial conflicts of interest.

Albert Einstein College of Medicine, CCME staff, and interMDnet staff have nothing to disclose.

Release Date: 08/08/2011

 
Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this Cyberounds®, you should be able to:

  • Discuss how exercise fits into the care of older patients as primary, secondary and tertiary prevention

  • List the strength and limitations of current evidence supporting the role of exercise for specific medical conditions

  • Screen patients' levels of physical activity and physical functioning using validated instruments

  • Counsel patients regarding exercise based on the patient's readiness to become active.

 

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