TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2005//
TI  - Non-Equipment Exercise-Related Injuries Among US Women 65 and Older: Emergency Department Visits from 1994-2001
JO  - Journal of women and aging
A1  - Jones, Ches S.
A1  - Turner, Lori W.
SP  - 71
EP  - 81
VL  - 17
IS  - 1-2
N2  - The objective of this study was to estimate the relative frequency, types of injury, types of exercise, and mechanism of non-equipment exercise-related injury among women 65 and older. Methods included a descriptive analysis of emergency department (ED) visits to hospitals participating in the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS). Researchers identified 851 exercise-related injuries to women 65 and older. Estimates are that 37729 older women were treated in emergency departments for injuries related to non-equipment type exercise activity from 1994-2001. Although there are many benefits to exercise, injuries due to overuse and existing physical conditions such as osteoporosis are a concern for active older women. Promotion of safe exercise activities and programs for older women are recommended.
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SN  - 0895-2841
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
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