A new study at Hospital for Special Surgery accessed the efficacy of hospital-based exercise programs around pain and physical activity level, falls and balance. The study enrolled 132 participants, 75 years and older, who completed questionnaires pre and post completion of program. The study found that older adults experienced significant decrease in levels of pain, stiffness and fatigue after participating in a hospital-based exercise program. The authors conclude that, “exercise programs targeted to older individuals with musculoskeletal disorders may play an important role in pain relief, improved quality of life and physical activity.” The results of this study was presented at the 142nd American Public Heath Association Annual Meeting and Exposition 2014.
