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Exercise
Health Promotion Resources: Physical Disabilities & Fitness
February 22, 2012
Accessible Fitness, a completely wheelchair accessible gym, specializing in adaptive fitness Contact URL http://www.accessibilitytraining.com/ BlazeSports America Contact URL www.blazesports.com National Disability Sports Alliance (NDSA) Contact URL http://www.ndsaonline.org/purpose.htm
The Paralyzed Veterans Association’s (PVA) Sports & Recreation Program
February 22, 2012
Contact URL http://www.pva.org/site/PageServer?pagename=sports_main
Physical Activity and Good Nutrition: Essential Elements to Prevent Chronic Diseases and Obesity
February 22, 2012
Contact URL http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/publications/aag/dnpa.htm
Sports and disability.
March 1, 2010
Participation in recreational and competitive sports at an early age has long been touted as a positive influence on growth and development, and for fostering lifelong healthy lifestyles. The benefits of an active lifestyle include not only fitness, but the promotion of a sense of inclusion and improved self-esteem. These benefits are well documented in… Read More »»
A pilot study of quality of life in children with cerebral palsy after intensive body weight-supported treadmill training.
May 1, 2009
PURPOSE: This pilot study was designed to examine the effects of a 2-week program of intensive body weight-supported treadmill training (BWSTT) on clinical measures of perceived health-related quality of life and fatigue in children with cerebral palsy. METHODS: Six children with spastic cerebral palsy (aged 6-14 years; all classified as Gross Motor Function Classification System… Read More »»
Exercise and quality of life among people with multiple sclerosis: looking beyond physical functioning to mental health and participation in life.
March 1, 2009
OBJECTIVE: To describe the prevalence of exercise in a national sample of veterans with multiple sclerosis (MS) and the association of exercise with quality of life, including physical health, mental health, and participation restriction. DESIGN: Cross-sectional cohort study linking computerized medical records to mailed survey data from 1999. SETTING: Veterans Health Administration. PARTICIPANTS: Veterans with… Read More »»
The benefits of physical activity for youth with developmental disabilities: a systematic review.
February 1, 2009
OBJECTIVE: Analyze evidence of the benefits of physical activity for youth with developmental disabilities. DATA SOURCES: Key word searches for “disability,” “physical activity,” “exercise,” “fitness,” and “sport” in major databases. A total of 3263 citations was found. STUDY INCLUSION/EXCLUSION CRITERIA: Systematic reviews and articles about studies quantitatively examining the effects of physical activity in youth… Read More »»
Influence of adapted sport on quality of life: perceptions of athletes with cerebral palsy.
January 1, 2009
PURPOSE: This study sought to examine the effect of adaptive sports participation on athletic identity and influence on quality of life (QOL) for individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) participating in the CP World Games. METHOD: Surveys were conducted with 73 international athletes competing in the 2005 CP World Championships. The survey included descriptive questions about… Read More »»
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