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cardiovascular system
hypercholesterolemia
Physical Therapies

Exercise

• regular aerobic exercise: Regular exercise contribute to higher levels of HDL cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Individuals over 40 and those who have not been engaged in vigorous activity on a regular basis should consult with their physician and consider starting with less strenuous activities such as walking.
(Duncan JJ, et al. JAMA 1991;266:3295-3299; Pekkanen J, et al. Lancet 1987;1:1473-1477; Reaven PD, et al. J Am Geriatr Soc 1990;38:847-854; Willich SN, et al. N Engl J Med 1993;329:1684-1690.)
• qigong
• tai qi chuan


Hydrotherapy


Manipulation


Electrical and Oscillating


Footnotes

Duncan JJ, Gordon NF, Scott CB. Women walking for health and fitness - how much is enough? JAMA 1991;266:3295-3299.

Pekkanen J, Marti B, Nissinen A, Tuomilehto J. Reduction of premature mortality by high physical activity: a 20-year follow-up of middle-aged Finnish men. Lancet 1987;1:1473-1477.

Reaven PD, McPhillips JB, Barrett-Connor EL, Criqui MH. Leisure time exercise and lipid and lipoprotein levels in an older population. J Am Geriatr Soc 1990;38:847-854.

Willich SN, Lewis M, Lowel H, et al. Physical exertion as a trigger of acute myocardial infarction. N Engl J Med 1993;329:1684-1690.