Abstract
Mind-Body Exercises for Pain Management in Older Adults
Highlights
People who are at the age of 65 or above represents 8.5 percent of the total population of 6.17 billion in the globe in 2015
Musculoskeletal pain as one of the most common complaints is reported in this special population, which may be associated with chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, spinal problems, and multiple sclerosis [2,3]
The existing evidence indicated that participating in regular exercises or physical activities is beneficial for pain relief and enhancing functional capability in an older population with chronic musculoskeletal pain [6,8,13]
Summary
People who are at the age of 65 or above represents 8.5 percent of the total population of 6.17 billion in the globe in 2015. Mind-Body Exercises for Pain Management in Older Adults ; Email: Rationale of Mind-Body Exercise For Pain Management In Older Adults The musculoskeletal pain in the ≥65 years’ age group is highly associated with physical function limitations (e.g., reduced mobility, falls, and avoidance of activity), mental illness (e.g., depression, anxiety, social isolation), reduced sleep quality, and cognitive impairment.
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