Optimizing physical activity and function across settings / 
volume editors Barbara Resnick and Marie Boltz. 
 - 1 online resource (331 pages) :  charts 
 - Annual review of gerontology and geriatrics ;  v. 36, 2016 .
 - Annual review of gerontology and geriatrics ;  v. 36. .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Part I. Policy and practice related to exercise and function. 1. Impact of policy on physical activity participation and where we need to go / Colin Milner and Jenifer Milner -- 2. Promoting physical activity in later life: how to respond to frequently asked questions and concerns about physical activity / Andiara Schwingel, Emerson Sebasti�ao, and Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko -- 3. Consensus on evidence-based participation screening and risk stratification / Darren Warburton, Shannon Bredin, Veronica Jamnik, Roy Shephard, and Norman Gledhill -- 4. Benefits of physical activity on cognitive functioning in older adults / Danielle Wischenka, Carlos Marquez, and Katarina Friberg Felsted -- Part II. Aerobic exercises and stretching. 5. Aerobic exercise for older adults / Dale Avers -- 6. Exercise for osteoarthritis of the hip and knee -- 7. The flexibility debate: implications for health and function as we age / Liza Stathokostas and Anthony Vandervoort -- Part III. Resistance exercise. 8. Resistance training: recommendations for age-relevant benefits / James Konopack -- 9. Resistance exercise to prevent and manage sarcopenia and dynapenia / Timothy Law, Leatha Clark, and Brian Clark -- Part IV. Balance exercise. 10. Tai Chi to promote balance training / Carol Rogers -- Part V. Physical activity as a determinant of health / 11. The theoretical basis for engagement in physical activity among older adults / Claudio Nigg and Zoe Durand -- 12. Psychosocial factors associated with physical activity in older adults / Mary Greaney, Faith Lees, Bryan Blissmer, Deborah Riebe and Phillip Clark -- Part VI. Cross-setting approaches to increase function and physical activity. 13. Incorporating function and physical activity across all settings / Barbara Resnick and Marie Boltz. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780826198167 0826198163 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Exercise for older people.<br/>HEALTH & FITNESS--Healthy Living.<br/>HEALTH & FITNESS--Holism.<br/>HEALTH & FITNESS--Reference.<br/>MEDICAL--Preventive Medicine.<br/>Exercise for older people.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RA777.6 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>613.710846