No Association Between Low Back Pain and Aerobic Fitness 

In a study conducted by scientists at the pain management program at the New England Medical Center in Boston studied 75 patience with low back pain. The group experienced pain before and after the aerobic tests which indicate there is no association between aerobic fitness and low back pain. In addition the results suggest that aerobic fitness does not help with back pain either, but this study has some serious flaws. STUDY AUTHORS: Wittink H, Michel TH, Sukiennik A, Gascon C, Rogers W.

<Dynamic and Isometric Exercise Decreases Pain in Those With Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Scientists at School of Nursing, Augusta GA, found that both dynamic and isometric exercise decreases pain and increased functional ability in those who have osteoarthritis of the knee. The dynamic group performed 3 strength exercises for the legs and the isometric group performed isometrics at different joint angles. STUDY AUTORS: Topp R, Woolley S, Hornyak J 3rd, Khuder S, Kahaleh B.

Resistance Training Superior to Flexibility Exercise For Seniors

Resistance training produces greater strength, balance, and gait over flexibility exercise. The study conducted at the Saint George Hospital in Sydney studied 40 seniors and found that resistance training significantly increased  participants strength, balance, and gait. There are many benefits to seniors who engage in resistance training and this study also supports the importance of strength training for seniors. If you know of a senior who isn't already training, then it is time for you to tell him how important it is. STUDY AUTHORS: Barrett CJ, Smerdely P.