A 68-Year-Old Female Patient with Mild Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Hips

A 68-year-old female patient with mild osteoarthritis (OA) of the hips and knees and a recent diagnosis of sarcopenia obesity has been referred to you for strength training.What special considerations will be necessary for you to consider when developing a resistance training program for this individual?

A) The first priority should be weight loss management to reduce the stress on the joints.The program should be designed to burn more calories than consumed using high-intensity, resistance exercises.
B) Limit exercise to three times a week to control the inflammatory response of the OA and instruct the patient that resistance exercise must be performed at very low intensity because of the frailty associated with the sarcopenia.
C) Resistance training is indicated for both diagnoses and should be tailored to match frequency, intensity, and duration of exercise to her abilities and goals.
D) Resistance training is contraindicated because of the risk factors for potential stress fractures, falls, and cardiac compromise associated with her diagnoses.