Mr.K has had chronic low back pain for several years.He lives a sedentary lifestyle that includes office work and being a self-reported "TV junkie." His physician suggests physical therapy for exercise and management of his pain.Even though Mr.K schedules physical therapy,initially he does not think that exercises will help his pain.He does not associate his lifestyle with his low back pain and therefore does not consider making changes.After his first session with the physical therapist,Mr.K realizes that changes in his lifestyle and regular exercise may help decrease his low back pain.So he decides to continue physical therapy two times a week for 1 month as suggested.Following the first physical therapy session,Mr.K shows he is in which of the following stages of change associated with the transtheoretical model of behavioral change?

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Mr.K was initially in the contemplation stage when he scheduled physical therapy, but following his first session, where he realized the benefits of exercise and lifestyle changes, he has moved to the preparation stage. In the preparation stage, individuals intend to take action and may begin making small changes to their behavior.

MrK Has Had Chronic Low Back Pain for Several Years