Preventing Exercise-related Injuries in the Elderly

Abstract

Nowadays, there is an increasing number of elderly. It can be seen that the elderly aged 60 years and older undergo changes both physically and mentally. The body's functional systems begin to deteriorate. A slower response decreased muscle strength and flexibility elderly age is an age in which there is deterioration, especially in the physical aspect. Exercise is one way to help slow down the deterioration of the body. Including preventing or delaying the risk of various diseases, but due to beliefs or misunderstandings about exercise among the elderly who are afraid that danger or injury will occur during exercise. Elderly people therefore do not exercise due to fear of injury or danger. Therefore, to have a correct understanding of exercise for the elderly, This is because exercise not only helps the elderly be healthy, It helps reduce or slow down the deterioration of various bodily functions. It also helps prevent or reduce the risk of developing non-communicable diseases or other diseases as well. However one must know the principles of exercise that are correct and appropriate for the elderly. Including methods that should be followed during exercise to prevent injury and be safe.