Sharon is a 78-year old female who was diagnosed with Osteoporosis three years ago. She has not been exercising and has seen a downward spiral in her ability to carry on activities of daily living. Her physician cleared her for coming to your facility to help her gain back some strength and stamina and reduce her risk of falls. Please make a general plan for initiating her exercise program. You may use limits and ranges in the FITT principle but focus on the specific considerations for someone with osteoporosis that you take into account while making this prescription?

Sharon is a 78-year old female who was diagnosed with Osteoporosis three years ago. She has not been exercising and has seen a downward spiral in her ability to carry on activities of daily living. Her physician cleared her for coming to your facility to help her gain back some strength and stamina and reduce her risk of falls. Please make a general plan for initiating her exercise program. You may use limits and ranges in the FITT principle but focus on the specific considerations for someone with osteoporosis that you take into account while making this prescription?

Comprehensive Medical Terminology

4th Edition

ISBN:9781133478850

Author:Jones

Publisher:Jones

Chapter24: Gerontology

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