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Table of Contents

Overview
Patient Presents
Physical Exam
Physical Fitness
Exercise Section
• Exercise Program
• Successful Exercise
• Before Exercising
• Changes in Fitness
• Second Exercise Program
Orthotics
Knee Replacement
Current Exercise
Patient's Experience
Physical Therapist
Summary
References

Authors:

Carmen Christopher, BA, SPT

Marian A. Minor, PT, PhD

School of Health Professions and School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Columbia
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Exercise Section


Comprehensive Exercise Program

A comprehensive exercise program the three kinds of exercise: strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness/endurance.

  • Strengthening can be done using weights, machines, body weight, rubber bands or whatever is available to you that you enjoy using for resistance.
  • Flexibility involves stretching that can be done in a class or on your own or however you prefer.
  • Cardiovascular fitness/endurance can be achieved by activities such as walking or swimming.

Why is it important to participate in a comprehensive exercise program?

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