Exploring the Acute and Dynamic Relationships Between Movement and Pain in Older Adults With Musculoskeletal Pain

Inclusion Criteria:

* Community-dwelling men and women
* Answer yes to the following question: Have you experienced any musculoskeletal pain (pain affecting joints, bones, ligaments, tendons or muscles) in the past month?

Exclusion Criteria:

* Cardiovascular issues such as uncontrolled blood pressure over 150/99 mmHg, heart failure, or history of acute myocardial infarction;
* Angina in the last month (squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness, or pain in chest)
* Serious systemic disease or condition (e.g., severe osteoarthritis, injury) that restricts normal daily activities
* Neurological disease (e.g., Parkinson's Disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy)
* Serious psychiatric conditions (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) or hospitalization within the preceding year for psychiatric illness
* Known peripheral neuropathy
* Chronic opioid use (defined as ≥ 90 days)
* Unable to walk for 6 minutes without assistive devices

Session exclusion criteria:

• Participants will be asked to not participate in vigorous or unaccustomed exercise 48 hours prior to each study session.