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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I understand your goal. But I’m not sure PT will give you what you’re looking for. A good personal trainer that will work with you on your form for whatever exercise would be a great investment into your future. [/quote]

+1 I’m in PT now and with insurance, they have to be very specific about how they code things for treatment. For example, if someone comes in with a knee problem (which will be explicitly written on the prescription), the PT can’t just start working on their back pain - unless masaaaybe if a person’s gait changes from a knee condition, causing them to stoop and strain their back…they can possibly justify it. They are very specific in their treatment, directed toward a particular problem; they don’t really do overall fitness. That would be a personal trainer, which is what my 82 year old mom with osteoporosis does twice a week, in her home. He gradually ramps things up, and addresses every muscle and joint, and it’s helped immensely.[/quote]

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