Purpose: Arthritis self-efficacy (ASE) characterizes individuals' confidence in managing their
arthritis. This study's purpose was to examine the effects of a telephone intervention on ASE …

Background After total knee replacement, elders need an effective intervention to change
exercise and physical activity behavior. Objectives This study examined the effects of a …

As the age demographics in the United States continue to shift, the proportion of the
population aged 65 and older increases annually, with a majority of these individuals being …

Given the magnitude of the diabetes epidemic among Canadian Aboriginals and the
corresponding need to develop physical activity interventions, the aims of this study were to …

The purpose of this article is to address the challenges of conducting intervention research
with an elderly population by using the example of a tai chi intervention study. Various …

The health benefits associated with a regular physical activity for seniors are part
of'successful age'. That is, a regular physical activity, even moderate exercise, is the best …

Physical inactivity in older women is a major factor in increasing their risk for chronic
disease, disability and premature mortality. The purpose of this study was to compare the …