Compared with maximal exercise testing, submaximal exercise testing appears to have
greater applicability to physical therapists in their role as clinical exercise specialists. This …

Topic selection. The present document is an Expert Consensus. The type of document is
intended to inform practitioners, payers and other interested parties of the opinion of the …

Objective.—To determine the effects of structured exercise programs on self-reported
disability in older adults with knee osteoarthritis. Setting and Degign.—A randomized, single …

Background Previous studies have suggested that higher levels of regular physical activity
and cardiorespiratory fitness are associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease …

The purpose of this report is to provide revised standards and guidelines for the exercise
testing and training of individuals free from clinical manifestations of cardiovascular disease …

Re egular aerobic physical activity increases exer-cise capacity and plays a role in both
primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. 1'2 The known benefits of …

Background: A large health survey was previously conducted in 1984—86, the Nord-
Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT 1), and another was conducted in 1995—97 (HUNT 2). A …

The benefits for elderly individuals of regular participation in both cardiovascular and
resistance-training programmes are great. Health benefits include a significant reduction in …

This statement is an updated report of the American Heart Association's previous
publications on exercise in children. In this statement, exercise laboratory requirements for …

BACKGROUND Fatigue and loss of physical performance are frequent problems of cancer
patients. In a pilot study, the authors evaluated the feasibility and effects of aerobic training …