Movement science and boosting physical activity for optimal aging with arthritis
Presented by Dr. Monica Maly
When: Friday January 26th, 2018
12pm – 1pm
Where: MC 5479, University of Waterloo
Who: All who are interested are invited to attend
Cost: free
What: Movement science and boosting physical activity for optimal aging with arthritis
Over 6 million Canadians will have arthritis by 2026. Currently, 43% of Canadians live with arthritis at age 65; this number jumps to 55% at age 75. Compared to any other chronic health condition in Canada, arthritis creates the most pain, mobility restrictions, disability, depression, and dependence.
Exercise is ideal to boost mobility in all older adults with arthritis – but we face an important challenge. While exercise reduces pain and improves physical function as well as any medication, intense and repetitive exercise can worsen arthritis via exposure to excessive knee loads.
My research uses biomechanics to optimize exercise as a primary management strategy among older adults, particularly those with chronic joint pain. I will share our recent work aimed at optimizing exercise prescription to meet the unique needs of older adults with arthritis.
RSVP to nar@uwaterloo.ca
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