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Effects of physical exercise prescribed by a medical support team on elderly lower extremity osteoarthritis combined with metab

Physical medicine and Rehabilitation
Author
Yokochi M et al.
Used Parameters : PBF

Publication Year : 2012

Country : Japan

Journal : Geriatrics & Gerontology International

Aim: The aims of the present study were to investigate the effectiveness of exercise intervention provided by a medical support team specializing in lifestylerelated diseases in the treatment of elderly lower extremity osteoarthritis and to examine the influence of bodyweight decrease on changes in the evaluation indexes. Methods: Participants were 61 patients (57 women and 4 men, aged 68.3±9.6 years) with lower extremity osteoarthritis (109 total diseased joints) and either one or more of the following diseases: obesity …
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