You are seeing a new Physical Therapy client Charlie, who is 62 years old and has come in for rehabilitation for his low back pain. While you are getting to know him, Charlie indicates that he is not currently doing any physical activity. As you discuss further, you discover that Charlie's father died at the age of 64 from a heart attack and he does not exercise because he is afraid it will cause him to have a heart attack. You are shocked to hear this, and want to help educate him based on what you have learned this semester. Please write a response to Charlie that highlights the benefits of physical activity for the older adult, as well as the age-related declines that physical activity could counteract. What types of exercise will you recommend for Charlie and why? What data from the chapter will support this recommendation?
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