Mobility Disability and Exercise: Health Outcomes of an Accessible Community-Based Center.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of this study was to determine how support and guidance provided by trained professionals during a 12-week, community-based transition exercise program, impact health outcomes and continued engagement in physical activity for persons with a mobility disability (PwMD).

Design

A single arm pre-post design was used.

Setting

Accessible community-based health and wellness center.

Participants

The study included 244 PwMD using a mobility device.

Interventions

Participants completed a 12-week transition exercise program provided through an accessible community facility that provided education and support to complete endurance and strength related exercises as well as programming to encourage transition to self-directed engagement in exerci

SUBMITTER: Morgan KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9397740 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature