Journal of Korean Medicine for Obesity Research (한방비만학회지)
- Volume 3 Issue 1
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- Pages.17-24
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- 2003
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- 1976-9334(pISSN)
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- 2288-1522(eISSN)
A Development of Exercise Program on Obese patients with Osteoarthritis
퇴행성 관절질환을 동반한 비만환자의 운동프로그램 개발에 대한 연구
- Lim, Hyung-Ho (Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyungwon University) ;
- Song, Yun-Kyung (Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyungwon University)
- Published : 2003.12.01
Abstract
Obesity increases the risk of knee and to a lesser extent hip OA, which combined affect a large percentage of middle-aged and elderly adults and which are major source of disability, and factor of drop a lowering in the physical exercise ability. Energy expenditure from physical activity accounts for up to 30% of total energy expenditure, it can have a significant impact on energy balance. We studied a exercise therapy that improved long-term weight management and produced additional benefits - loss of joint pain, improved joint mobility, and this exercise program will enhance the weight loss and health benefits from physical activity in the treatment of obese patients with osteoarthritis.