Episode 1888 - The emotions of exercising

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. If you're looking to learn more about live courses designed to better serve older adults in physical therapy or our online physical therapy courses, check our entire list of continuing education courses for physical therapy including our physical therapy certifications by checking out our website. Don't forget about all of our FREE eBooks, prebuilt workshops, free CEUs, and other physical therapy continuing education on our Resources tab.