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Expert Urges Tailored Low-Impact Exercises for Seniors

1/2/2026

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Dr. Robert Klapper, an orthopedic surgeon, says older adults need tailored exercise.
He suggests low-impact activities—walking, cycling, swimming—are better than high-impact pickleball, which can worsen joints.
Klapper outlines two exercise types: nurturing, which supports health, and abusive, which causes injuries.
He advocates water walking to strengthen muscles and improve proprioception, crucial for balance.
He believes focusing on nurturing exercises can improve well-being for age-related physical challenges.

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Dr. Robert Klapper, an orthopedic surgeon, says older adults need tailored exercise.
He suggests low-impact activities—walking, cycling, swimming—are better than high-impact pickleball, which can worsen joints.
Klapper outlines two exercise types: nurturing, which supports health, and abusive, which causes injuries.
He advocates water walking to strengthen muscles and improve proprioception, crucial for balance.
He believes focusing on nurturing exercises can improve well-being for age-related physical challenges.