Join us for this live, in person learning session on Friday, Oct. 23, from 1:00 - 5:00 pm and Saturday, Oct. 24, from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (ET) at APTA Centennial Center in Alexandria, VA.

To enhance this dynamic learning experience, we’ve set up a discussion board for all participants. Since this session includes live interaction, you can use the board to ask questions, exchange ideas, and let the speaker(s) know which topics matter most to you. Feel free to post comments or questions whenever they arise.

Key features:

• Format: Live, Synchronous, interactive format
• Cost:
• $599 PT/PTA members
• $799 Non-members
• Earn CEU: 1.0 (10 contact hours)

Despite strong evidence supporting the importance of appropriate exercise dosing, exercise continues to be underdosed across clinical practice and community settings. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants consistently recognize the value of individualized, high-intensity, and progressive exercise, yet real-world implementation is often limited by patient-, clinician-, clinic-, and system-level barriers. At the same time, patients look to rehabilitation professionals as trusted experts to translate evidence into meaningful, achievable, and effective exercise programs.

This course is designed to bridge the gap between what the evidence recommends and what patients realistically do. The session will synthesize contemporary evidence for exercise recommendations across multiple populations at increased risk for underdosing and sedentary behavior. Participants will consider context that should inform optimal dosing such as self-efficacy, outcome expectations, access, time constraints, socioeconomic factors, and patient beliefs and values. Emphasis will be placed on actionable strategies, including monitoring physiological response, leveraging shared decision-making, and fostering therapeutic relationships to support sustainable participation. At the end of this session, attendees will be equipped to move beyond population-level exercise recommendations toward tailored, purposeful progress for patients. 

Course Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Summarize current evidence-based exercise dosing and training intensity recommendations across selected patient populations
  
• Apply principles of exercise physiology to develop appropriately dosed, patient-centered exercise prescriptions
• Identify common barriers that contribute to underdosed exercise in rehabilitation
• Integrate strategies such as physiological monitoring, shared decision-making, and therapeutic relationship-building to enhance patient engagement and adherence Adapt exercise dosing strategies to promote purposeful progress and sustainable participation within real-world clinical constraints
• Adapt exercise dosing strategies to promote purposeful progress and sustainable participation within real-world clinical constraints

I understand that this onsite event may involve physical, technical, or hands‑on activities that carry inherent risks, and I voluntarily assume all risks of injury, property damage, or other loss. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I release and hold harmless the event host, instructors, organizers, facility owners, and their employees, agents, and representatives from any liability arising from my participation. I agree to follow all instructions and safety guidelines and accept responsibility for my own actions. I confirm that I am physically and mentally able to participate and will disclose any condition that may affect my safety. In an emergency, I authorize the host to seek medical assistance on my behalf and understand I am responsible for related costs. By participating, I confirm that I have read, understand, and agree to this waiver and release of liability.

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