Frailty is not a contraindication to prescribe exercise therapy, but rather one of the most important reasons to prescribe it.
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#exercise #PhysicalActivity #geriatricians #olderadults
Ref: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
2/10: Building resilience for optimal ageing and the crucial role of physical activity and healthy behaviours.
3/10: How does one promote such resilience if it is indeed core to healthy ageing?
4/10: We have no safe and effective drugs for frailty or its many of its other sequelae [sarcopenia, fatigue, gait and balance disorders, falls, anorexia, malnutrition, insomnia, loneliness, or behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)]
5/10: Often, healthcare professionals, including geriatricians do not refer patients to exercise therapy due to misconceptions about exercise risks despite inactivity poses greater health risks than exercise.
6/10: So, which type, dose and intensity of exercise should be used?
7/10: Be aware of possible exercise-drug interactions.
8/10: Shortcomings in training and implementation.
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9/10: TAKE HOME MESSAGE
No more excuses...it is not justifiable to NOT prescribe exercise therapy in people with frailty.
10/10: If you found this post useful please share the first one and follow my page @a_bricca for more exercise science disseminated.
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