KMID : 1234920030030010017
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Journal of Korean Oriental Association for Study of Obesity 2003 Volume.3 No. 1 p.17 ~ p.24
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A Development of Exercise Program on Obese patients with Osteoarthritis
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Song Yun-Kyung
Lim Hyung-Ho
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Obesity, Knee OA, Physical activity, Energy expenditure
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