Physical activity is a powerful intervention that addresses physiologic and functional changes stemming from age, pathology, as well as recovery from injury and illness. However, only 9% of older adults complete the recommended amounts and types of physical activity weekly. This article provides a step-by-step process for initiating a physical activity program with individuals who are starting from a baseline of little to no activity. In addition, this article reviews quantifying baseline levels of physical activity, identifying what matters most, determining readiness to perform physical activity, developing goals, creating an action plan, addressing barriers, assessing self-efficacy, and follow-up for challenges.

Michelle G. Criss

Kent E. Irwin

Mariana Wingood

Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation

Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, (TGR) is a peer-reviewed journal that presents clinical, basic, and applied research, as well as theoretic information, consolidated into a clinically relevant format and provides a resource for the healthcare professional practicing in the area of geriatric rehabilitation.    TGR provides useful, treatment-related information written by and for specialists in all aspects of geriatric care. Each issue focuses on a specific topic, providing dependable hands-on tips and techniques.

Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation (TGR) is a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on clinical, basic, and applied research, as well as theoretical information, all presented in a clinically relevant format. It serves as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals working in the field of geriatric rehabilitation. TGR offers practical, treatment-related information written by specialists in all aspects of geriatric care. Each issue centers on a specific topic, providing reliable hands-on tips and techniques.

《Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation》是一本经过同行评审的期刊，专注于老年康复领域的临床、基础和应用研究，以及理论信息。这些内容经过整合，以临床相关的格式呈现，为从事老年康复的医疗专业人员提供资源。《Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation》提供由老年护理各个方面的专家撰写的有用的治疗相关信息。每期专注于一个特定主题，提供可靠的实用技巧和技术。

Category	Quartile
医学	4
医学, 老年医学	4
医学, 康复医学	4

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