The field of exercise science has increasingly recognized the multifaceted benefits of physical activity as both a preventive and therapeutic tool across ...

In people over the age of 65, falls are the leading cause of injuries. The Otago exercise program is a fall-prevention exercise program for the elderly. It was designed to prevent falls by ...

Background Strength programs with few exercises, performed out of the water and in an open kinetic chain have shown good results in minimizing some musculoskeletal risk factors related to swimmer’s ...

The Department of Exercise & Sport Studies (ESS) is committed to improving the quality of life at Smith College by providing an array of classes that allow for the exploration and better understanding ...

A number of exercise programs exist specifically for cancer patients who want to rehabilitate and get in shape. Exercise programs that meet the needs of cancer patients are emerging throughout the ...