Just what the doctor ordered: a guide to robust assessment and exercise prescription in older adults

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Schlicht, Jeffrey A.;Inskip, Michael;Fiatarone Singh, Maria
Michael Inskip
Abstract

Screening for frailty, cognitive impairment, depression, malnutrition, inappropriate medications, and falls risk provides important information for your client’s portfolio. Proper exercise modalities and progression are key to creating a safe and effective exercise prescription.High-intensity strength train- ing is safe and should be pre- scribed to even the most frail older adults. Learn techniques to assess your older clients’ physical, mental, and emotional states and use that information to create a powerful Get Up, Stay Up, Move exercise prescription.

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ACSM'S Health & Fitness Journal

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25

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1091-5397

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6

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Wolters Kluwer Health

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10.1249/FIT.0000000000000718