Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about exercise therapy:

1. Which of my pain conditions can be helped by exercise therapy?
   
   
2. Which exercises will best control my pain?
   
   
3. Are there any exercises I should avoid?
   
   
4. How can exercise reduce my pain?
   
   
5. Won’t the strain and stresses of exercise make my pain worse?
   
   
6. At what level of exercise should I begin? How long should my sessions be, and how many times a week?
   
   
7. At what rate should I increase intensity, frequency and duration?
   
   
8. How can I tell when I should exercise and when I need to rest?
   
   
9. Which experts can help me design an appropriate exercise program? What are the various qualifications and certifications of the professionals who offer exercise therapy?
   
   
10. What should I look for in choosing an exercise therapist?
    
    
11. Do you recommend a particular facility or therapist?