Musculoskeletal injuries associated with physical activity in older adults

Matheson, Gordon O.; Macintyre, James G.; Taunton, Jack; Clement, D. B.; Lloyd-Smith, Rob

doi:10.1249/00005768-198908000-00007

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“…Recently, Hreljac et al (12) found significantly higher impact forces and loading rates in runners who sustained an overuse injury when compared with injury-free runners and suggested that runners with higher impact loading are at an increased risk of incurring overuse running injuries. The incidence of lower-extremity injuries is high in both younger-and older-aged runners (17,19,20,26,30). A few studies report a higher rate of overuse injuries in older-aged runners or athletes (20,26), whereas others do not find an age effect in lower-extremity injury incidence (17,30).…”

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“…majority of sports medicine literature has suggested that overuse due to repetitive high-impact loading of the lower extremities is a large contributor to injuries (12,16,19,30), also in older-aged runners (20,26). As a consequence, the prescription of exercise for older-aged persons is mainly directed toward activities with lower impact such as (brisk) walking, cycling, and swimming (26).…”

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Ground Reaction Forces and Kinematics in Distance Running in Older-Aged Men

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2003

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

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The biomechanics of running is different between older- and younger-aged runners on several relevant parameters. The larger impact peak force and initial loading rate indicate a loss of shock-absorbing capacity in the older runners. This may increase their susceptibility to lower-extremity overuse injuries. Moreover, it emphasizes the focus on optimizing cushioning properties in the design and prescription of running shoes and suggests that older-aged runners should be cautious with running under conditions of high impact.

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Ground Reaction Forces and Kinematics in Distance Running in Older-Aged Men

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2003

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

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“…There are of course certain risks related to initiating regular exercise and overuse injuries have long been well known [82]. It should be emphasized that too rapid increase in intensity may result in elevated risk of overuse symptoms so exercise should be increased gradually with achievable short-term goals, both when it comes to intensity, frequency and duration [83].…”

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Healthy aging and age-adjusted nutrition and physical fitness

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Östgren

2013

Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecol

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(154 words)The expected life span is gradually increasing worldwide. For healthy ageing there are a number of options that may be used including healthy dietary and exercise habits. To reduce or prevent obesity certain types of diet may be used that will also reduce the risk of, e.g., cardiovascular disease (CVD). Exercise reduces the risk of diseases like CVD, osteoporosis, some cancers and some mental disturbances. Decreasing a sedentary life style seems at least as important as regular exercise. Exercise can probably be tailored to reduce the risk of CVD and extent of bone loss. To insure adherence, it is important to slowly increase the frequency, duration and intensity of exercise and to find activities that suit the individual. More research has to be done in order to find the ideal modes and doses of exercise and to increase long-term adherence. Both dietary and exercise modification seem to be strong promoters of healthy ageing.Healthy aging and age adjusted nutrition and physical fitness Hammar M, Östgren CJ

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“…[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] It affects an individual's ability to perform routine daily activities such as stair ambulation, walking and running, and thus impacts on work-related activities and participation in physical activity. Findings from prospective studies in active populations [9][10][11] reflect the chronicity of AKP, with a randomised controlled trial (RCT) reporting no recovery in half of the no-treatment control group at 12 months.…”

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