"I think my PT went to easy on me" understanding how under dosage can be harmful in practice

Podcast: MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics · Institute of Clinical Excellence - Older Adult Division

Opublikowano: 2026-10-08

Christina Prevett discusses the importance of effortful, adequately dosed rehabilitation for older adults, highlighting how underdosing can lead to downstream complications and shift patient expectations. 00:00 Introduction to the case of an older adult with knee replacements 02:23 Assessment of traditional rehab exercises and patient feedback 04:27 Introducing sliders and load progression in rehab 04:55 Patient's reflection on previous PT being too easy 05:22 Shifting narratives and expectations in geriatric rehab 07:18 The impact of patient expectations on rehab success 08:45 Risks of underdose care and downstream complications 10:11 Reframing the fear of flare-ups and overloading 11:09 The future of PT: effortful movement and patient e...