Dr. Christina Prevett // #GeriOnICE // www.ptonice.com

In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, join Modern Management of the Older Adult division leader Christina Prevett explores the emotional landscape of exercising, specifically focusing on the feelings experienced during workouts. She discusses the common negative reactions older adults may have towards exercise, particularly high-intensity workouts. Christina emphasizes the importance of intensity and effort in therapeutic exercise, noting the discomfort that often accompanies it. She highlights the emotional journey of exercising, which includes a positive mindset before beginning, the struggle during intense exertion, and the rewarding feelings of accomplishment afterward.

Take a listen to learn how to better serve this population of patients & athletes, or check out the full show notes on our blog at www.ptonice.com/blog.

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