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Working with Older Adults & Complex Clients
Hi! I’m doing research on the transition between rehabilitation and fitness for older adults. I’d love to get your perspective — this will only take a couple of minutes.
What is your role?
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Physical Therapist (PT)
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Occupational Therapist (OT)
Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Caregiver
Other
How many years of experience do you have?
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0–2 years
3–5 years
5–10 years
10+ years
What type of patients do you primarily work with? (Select all that apply)
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Older adults (60+)
Neurological conditions (Parkinson’s, stroke, etc.)
Orthopedic / post-surgical
Dementia / Alzheimer’s
Mobility-limited / wheelchair users
General rehabilitation
After patients are discharged from therapy, what typically happens?
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They continue exercising independently
They work with a personal trainer
They stop exercising altogether
Not sure
Other
How confident are you that personal trainers can work safely with your patients after discharge?
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Very confident
Somewhat confident
Slightly confident
Not confident at all
What concerns do you have about patients transitioning from therapy to fitness?
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Do you feel there is good communication between rehabilitation professionals and personal trainers?
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Yes
Somewhat
No
What do you think personal trainers often misunderstand when working with medically complex or older clients?
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What skills or knowledge should a personal trainer have to work with your patients safely?
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What skills or knowledge should a personal trainer have to work with your patients safely?
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Yes
Maybe
No
Would you see value in a specialized training/certification program designed to better prepare trainers to work with these populations?
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Yes, Definitely
Possibly
Not Sure
No
Is there anything you wish existed to better support patients after they leave therapy?
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