2000
Aging successfully: the importance of physical activity in maintaining health and function.
Galloway M, Jokl P. Aging successfully: the importance of physical activity in maintaining health and function. Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2000, 8: 37-44. PMID: 10666651, DOI: 10.5435/00124635-200001000-00004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysical activityMusculoskeletal injuriesRegular physical activityAge-related functional declineMajor muscle groupsSignificant health benefitsOlder patientsPrompt recognitionAge-related declineRegular exerciseExercise regimenResistance exerciseAerobic exerciseSeventh decadeFunctional declineHealthy individualsMuscle groupsConditioning exerciseMusculoskeletal functionCompetitive athleticsOlder individualsHealth gainsMajor causeMaster athletesRegular participation
1996
Age and Sports Participation
Galloway M, Jokl P. Age and Sports Participation. Sports Medicine And Arthroscopy Review 1996, 4: 221-234. DOI: 10.1097/00132585-199600430-00003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAge-related muscle deteriorationSports-related musculoskeletal injuriesDecades of lifeFast-twitch muscle fibersRisk of injuryAge-related changesLife expectancy increasesCommon injuriesExercise regimenTwitch muscle fibersEccentric contractionsOveruse injuriesInjury preventionMusculoskeletal injuriesMuscle deteriorationOlder athletesStrength trainingDisuse atrophyInjuryPeak athletic performanceMaster athletesMusculoskeletal systemMuscle fibersSports participationAthletic performance