Aqua walking as an alternative exercise modality during cardiac rehabilitation for coronary artery disease in older patients with lower extremity osteoarthritis.

Jong-Young LeeKee-Chan JooPeter H Brubaker

Published in: BMC cardiovascular disorders (2017)

AW appears to be a feasible alternative exercise modality to over-ground walking for cardiac rehabilitation and can be recommended for older adults with CAD and osteoarthritis.

Keyphrases

coronary artery disease
physical activity
high intensity
community dwelling
rheumatoid arthritis
middle aged
knee osteoarthritis
resistance training
percutaneous coronary intervention
cardiovascular events
coronary artery bypass grafting