Exploring the Experiences and Perceptions of Adults With Spinal Cord Injury or Disease Aged 50 Years or Older on Participation in Sports.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sports are physical activities that provide physical, psychological, and social benefits for individuals with spinal cord injury/disease (SCI/D). However, most sports research has been completed on individuals with SCI/D who are aged >50 years, even though the majority of people with SCI/D are aged >50 years. Despite substantial evidence supporting sports for older adults not living with a disability, there is currently no research examining the impact of sports for adults with SCI/D aged ≥50 years.

Objectives

To explore the perceptions and experiences of individuals with SCI/D aged 50 years or older who participate in sports in the community.

Methods

Fifteen adults with SCI/D aged ≥50 years who participated in community-based sports were interviewed. Inter

SUBMITTER: Cheung L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10704220 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature