Your patient is a 67-year-old man who presents to therapy with weakness and decreased endurance after shoulder surgery.The patient also has a history of stable angina.While walking on the treadmill to warm up at 3.0 mph,the patient complains of pain in his chest that is consistent with his angina pain.Which of the following is the MOST appropriate decision at this point in the treatment interaction?

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Patients with a diagnosis of stable angina typically experience symptoms that are proportional to the exercise exertion.Therefore,a decrease in exertion should result in a decrease or elimination of angina pain.Aerobic exercise is essential in angina to improve overall blood flow in the coronary arteries,decreasing symptoms and improving quality of life.As consistent with the text,it is appropriate to perform exercise at a sub-pain threshold level.

Your Patient Is a 67-Year-Old Man Who Presents to Therapy