Physical Therapy for Healthy Aging
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2023) | Viewed by 163
Special Issue Editors
Interests: physical therapy; rehabilitation; lifestyle and public health; healthy aging; falls prevention
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Life expectancy is increasing, and therefore we need to take care of ourselves in order to ensure a continued quality of life. Aging leads to physiological and functional changes that can detract from the quality of life over the years; sedentary lifestyles and the lack of work activity due to retirement lead to muscle atrophy and the loss of faculties such as coordination and reflexes, which can be associated with an increased risk of falls. Therefore, strategies aimed at the prevention and treatment of these changes are necessary to promote healthy aging. Physiotherapy is one of the disciplines for which the aim is to improve and maintain the physical capacities (strength, endurance, and flexibility) of patients in order to achieve an optimal level of health, and the recommendation of physical therapy and therapeutic physical exercise (either individually or in groups) is one of the most common prescriptions in this type of population. Active aging and a healthy lifestyle are the main tools to improve functionality and independence. In this Special Issue, all studies aimed at approaches to achieve healthy aging are welcome.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
Dr. Rocío Llamas-Ramos
Dr. Ines Llamas Ramos
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- physical therapy
- exercise
- lifestyle
- fall prevention
- healthy aging
- health promotion
- patient safety
