Promoting physical activity among underserved populations

AS Mendoza-Vasconez, S Linke, M Muñoz… - … Journal of the …, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Underserved populations, including racial/ethnic minorities, individuals with low
socioeconomic status, and individuals with physical disabilities, are less likely to engage in …

Are gyms fit for all? A scoping review of the barriers and facilitators to gym-based exercise participation experienced by people with physical disabilities

H Sharon-David, M Siekanska… - … Enhancement & Health, 2021 - Elsevier
Living with a physical disability (PD) withholds serious health problems that can be
significantly alleviated through participation in regular exercise. Gyms offer a legitimized and …

Problematic secondary health conditions among adults with spinal cord injury and its impact on social participation and daily life

JA Piatt, S Nagata, M Zahl, J Li… - The journal of spinal …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Objective: This exploratory study describes the problematic secondary health conditions
among adults with a spinal cord injury (SCI) and the impact these health concerns have on …

Assessing the value and market attractiveness of the accessible tourism industry in Europe: a focus on major travel and leisure companies

J Bowtell - Journal of Tourism Futures, 2015 - emerald.com
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the accessible tourism market potential,
alongside the implications of operating in the accessible tourism market and an assessment …

Physical activity types among US adults with mobility disability, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2017

NTD Hollis, QC Zhang, AC Cyrus… - Disability and health …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Background The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, second edition,
recommend that all adults participate in moderate-intensity equivalent aerobic physical …

State of the art review: Physical activity and older adults

CA Macera, A Cavanaugh… - American Journal of …, 2017 - journals.sagepub.com
Physical activity is an important component of a healthy lifestyle for all adults and especially
for older adults. Using information from the updated 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines, 3 …

An evaluation of commercial pedometers for monitoring slow walking speed populations

FHA Beevi, J Miranda, CF Pedersen… - Telemedicine and e …, 2016 - liebertpub.com
Background: Pedometers are considered desirable devices for monitoring physical activity.
Two population groups of interest include patients having undergone surgery in the lower …

The role of the social determinants of health on engagement in physical activity or exercise among adults living with HIV: a scoping review

F Safa, N McClellan, S Bonato, S Rueda… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Physical activity (PA) and exercise are an effective rehabilitation strategy to improve health
outcomes among people living with HIV (PLWH). However, engagement in exercise among …

Self-reported depression and physical activity in adults with mobility impairments

DE Rosenberg, CH Bombardier, S Artherholt… - Archives of Physical …, 2013 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To test hypothesized associations between depression and physical activity
among adults with multiple sclerosis (MS), spinal cord injury (SCI), muscular dystrophy (MD) …

Association between health-related quality of life, physical fitness, and physical activity in older adults recently discharged from hospital

T Brovold, DA Skelton, H Sylliaas… - Journal of aging …, 2014 - journals.humankinetics.com
The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship among health-related quality of
life (HRQOL), physical fitness, and physical activity in older patients after recent discharge …