PURPOSE Given the importance of physical activity (PA) in cardiac rehabilitation and
prevention, measuring it in a valid and reliable manner is a practical challenge. Measuring …

Cardiac patients would benefit from increasing their physical activity (PA) levels.
Understanding of factors that influence cardiac patients' PA participation would benefit the …

Background Assessment of physical activity (PA) for cardiac rehabilitation (CR) participants
is critical to monitor changes. However, the validity and reliability of PA measures to assess …

Summary QUESTION UNDER STUDY: Physical activity is known to play an important role in
protection against cardiovascular disease. At present, there is no validated questionnaire …

Lack of sufficient physical activity (PA) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease
(CVD). 1 Substantial evidence suggests that low levels of PA may be the greatest threat to …

The relationship between physical activity and health outcomes makes the assessment of
physical activity important to many health professionals. Numerous physical activity …

Background: The measurement of daily physical activity (DPA) is important for the prognosis
and quantifying clinical outcomes in individuals with heart disease. The measurement of …

PURPOSE: The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) is a strong predictor for risk of
physical disability in older adults. Roughly half of individuals participating in phase II cardiac …

Purpose To determine if summary estimates of a self-report physical activity questionnaire
that does not specifically assess frequency or duration [the Coronary Artery Risk …

Physical activity (PA) is a behavior that involves bodily movements resulting in energy
expenditure. When assessing PA, the goal is to identify the frequency, duration, intensity …