ABSTRACT
Frailty is a clinical syndrome caused by multiple chronic conditions that makes it difficult to maintain homeostasis. In part, it is the result of the body’s inability to regulate normal inflammatory responses that lead to muscle loss, decrease in strength, and independence. Regular exercise helps to optimize physiological performance. It is a profound influence, especially in the presence of physical inactivity, where the lack of exercise leads to poor health and decreased longevity. Unfortunately, a high percentage of Americans fail to engage in daily exercise with the older population becoming increasingly frail, which is a syndrome characterized by declines in musculoskeletal and physiologic reserve and function. It has been documented that exercise is medicine and can be better than the effects induced by drugs. Exercise physiologists are healthcare professionals. They are key professionals in developing and applying an exercise medicine prescription for frail adults.
Exercise Medicine for the Frailty Syndrome speaks to the benefits of exercise medicine as the best therapy to prevent or reverse the age-related muscle loss and functional deficits that are predictive of an increase in falls, hospitalization, institutionalization, and mortality. This book is a proactive step to help increase the functional independence of older frail adults. It highlights Board Certification by the American Society of Exercise Physiologists as the professional qualification to improve society’s understanding of the biological treatment and complexity of the frailty syndrome and is key reading for Exercise Physiologists.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|36 pages
The Frailty Syndrome
chapter 1|10 pages
Aging and the Frailty Syndrome
chapter 2|13 pages
Frailty, Obesity, Nutrition, and Cognitive Status
chapter 3|11 pages
Perspectives for Healthy Aging and Frailty
part II|35 pages
Challenges of Caring for the Frail Elderly
part III|40 pages
Exercise Comes of Age
chapter 7|10 pages
The Rationale for Geriatric Exercise
chapter 8|5 pages
The Challenge of Implementing Exercise Medicine
chapter 9|6 pages
Resistance Training and Frail Adults
chapter 10|10 pages
Flexibility Training and Frail Adults
chapter 11|7 pages
Aerobic Training and Frail Adults
part IV|24 pages
Exercise Medicine Professionals