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“A WHITE PAPER is an official government/organizational report to advocate a certain solution is best for a particular problem.
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Dale Avers PT, DPT, PhD; Marybeth Brown, PT, PhD, FAPTA, FACSM
1-5%Normal Age-Related Annual Strength Loss after age 30
3-5%Normal Age-Related Annual Strength Loss after age 60
50-70%Less strength as 70yo woman compared to 30yo
Which EXERCISES should my patients perform?
Sit to
Stand
Functional Movements
Step-Ups
Transfers
SP
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ITY
OVERshooting & UNDERshooting
Exact # of repetitions
based off of 1RM & exercise
science & math & da da
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2x10As many as you can.
Avo
id
Progressive ROADMAPExample
Sit to Stand
No Arm Use
ChangeChair
Surface
↓Chair Height
Hand-Held
Weights
Eyes Closed
↑Speed
Stagger-Leg
stance
Stand on Foam
Cardiac SafetyRisk VS. Benefits
RISK: No adverse cardiac events reported during high intensity training.
REWARD: Cardiac benefits (↓BP, ↓resting HR) documented.
Caution:Muscle Soreness
▸ Education prior ▹ “Sore & Safe!”▹ “This is good.”
▸ Action Item: MOVE!▹ Movement ↓ soreness
HelpfulRESOURCES
▸ APTA Geriatric Section▸ Senior Rehab Project▸ #GeriatricPT (Google it)▸ MedBridge
THANKS!
Any questions?You can find me at:
▸ @AlexisMorganPT▸ AlexisMorganPT@gmail.com▸ Facebook.com/AlexisMorganPT
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