Key result
Regular exercise may mitigate physiologic consequences of aging in older athletes, though orthopaedic care must be tailored to address chronic overuse injuries and general health requirements.
Population
Middle-aged and older adults participating in sports (aging athletes)
Design
Review
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May warrant tailored activity in older athletes; leaves open prospective trials on aging mitigation.
Regular exercise can mitigate physiologic consequences of aging, but athletic activity must be tailored to the patient's general health and musculoskeletal problems.
Chen et al. (2005) conducted a review in Orthopaedic injuries in aging athletes. Regular exercise may mitigate physiologic consequences of aging in older athletes, though orthopaedic care must be tailored to address chronic overuse injuries and general health requirements.
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