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| Aerobics | 1 |
| Chronic Illness | 1 |
| Exercise | 1 |
| Exercise Physiology | 1 |
| Pain | 1 |
| Physical Fitness | 1 |
| Preventive Medicine | 1 |
| Quality of Life | 1 |
| Well Being | 1 |
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| Physician and Sportsmedicine | 1 |
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| Raithel, Kathryn Simmons | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 1 |
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Peer reviewedRaithel, Kathryn Simmons – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1989
Aerobic and resistance exercise are currently prescribed by physicians to treat chronic pain. However, patient fitness level must improve before he/she feels better. Pain management programs help patients become more active so they can function at work and home. (SM)
Descriptors: Aerobics, Chronic Illness, Exercise, Exercise Physiology
