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Article: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Promote Exercise Behavior in Older Adults: Implications for Physical Therapists
- Article from:
- Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Article date:
- January 1, 2005
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ABSTRACT
Although exercise has both physical and psychological benefits, most older adults do not exercise on a regular basis. Physical therapists need to explore ways to encourage sustained commitment. This article proposes that cognitive factors contribute to older adults' inactivity and that the self-regulation of exercise maintenance model is a means of promoting exercise. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), an intervention guided by the self-regulation model, is presented as a practical way to help older adults see how thoughts guide their exercise behavior. The article concludes with a hypothetical case in which principles of CBT are used to promote exercise with older adults.
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