Graded exercise therapy (GET) aims to increase a patient's ability to undertake physical activity by preventing/reversing the physical deconditioning and exercise intolerance related to prolonged (relative) inactivity. GET includes the establishment of a baseline of achievable patient-specific exercise or physical activity, followed by increments in the duration of physical activity. The overall aim is to help the patient gradually increase physical activity, and become more independent in their everyday life. GET differs from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) by not directly targeting cognitive factors. GET and CBT may be used together. GET differs from adaptive pacing therapy by encouraging the participant to extend their physical functioning beyond their current ability.
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