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Older adult patients in all rehabilitation settings are chronically under-dosed when it comes to the intensity of rehabilitation therapy. In this episode, we talk with Aimee Perron, a physical therapist, patient advocate, and national presenter, about best practices in prescribing exercise to improve strength, balance, endurance, and aerobic capacity in our older adult clients.
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(01:38) Takeaways From Today’s Discussion 
(02:56) Key to Dosing Appropriately: The FITT-VP Principle 
(06:44) Underdosing and Possible Reasons 
(12:39) Is My Patient Ready to Start Exercising? How Do I Know? 
(13:16) Tests and Measures 
(18:51) One Repetition Maximum: Example 
(25:16) Matching Interventions to Meaningful Activities 
(29:39) Identifying Readiness to Change 
(31:28) Health Confidence and Chronic Conditions 
(37:35) Everyday Tools and Equipment Considerations 
(41:23) Am I Too Eager and Overdosing My Patients? How Do I Know? 
(43:49) Supporting Patients in the Maintenance Phase 
(46:57) Nutrition and Medication Considerations 
(49:22) Conclusion  
The content for this course was created by Aimee E. Perron, PT, DPT. 
This course was created by Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT.
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Resources 
American College of Sports Medicine’s Recommendations for Exercise Participation Health Screening: https://www.acsm.org/docs/default-source/files-for-resource-library/updating_acsm_s_recommendations_for_exercise-28-(1).pdf?sfvrsn=3aa47c01_4 
American Physical Therapy Association: Choosing Wisely: https://www.choosingwisely.org/
General Physical Activities Defined by Level of Intensity: https://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/pdf/pa_intensity_table_2_1.pdf
Prescription for Health Series (A series of common chronic conditions and their exercise prescriptions): https://www.exerciseismedicine.org/eim-in-action/health-care/resources/rx-for-health-series/ 
Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease 6-item Scale: https://selfmanagementresource.com/wp-content/uploads/English_-_self-efficacy_for_managing_chronic_disease_6-item.pdf 
Quick Health Check Up: http://www.healthconfidence.org/