Blar i Omsorgsbiblioteket på emneord "physical activity"
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A systematic review of perceived barriers and motivators to physical activity after stroke
(Journal article, 2013)Background and purpose: Physical fitness is impaired after stroke, may contribute to disability, yet is amenable to improvement through regular physical activity. To facilitate uptake and maintenance of physical activity, ... -
Effectiveness and feasibility of virtual reality and gaming system use at home by older adults for enabling physical activity to improve healthrelated domains: a systematic review
(Journal article, 2014)Background: use of virtual reality and commercial gaming systems (VR/gaming) at home by older adults is receiving attention as a means of enabling physical activity. Objective: to summarise evidence for the effectiveness ... -
Effectiveness of a lifestyle exercise program for older people receiving a restorative home care service: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background: restorative home care services are short-term and aimed at maximizing a person’s ability to live independently. They are multidimensional and often include an exercise program to improve strength, mobility, and ... -
Interventions for promoting physical activity
(Journal article, 2005)Not taking enough physical activity leads to an increased risk of a number of chronic diseases including coronary heart disease. Regular physical activity can reduce this risk and also provide other physical and possibly ... -
Physical activity in individuals with a spinal cord injury: Towards observational-based recommendations
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The effects of exercise on balance in persons with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review across the disability spectrum
(Journal article, 2009)Background and Purpose: Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects neurophysiologic function, movement abilities, and quality of life (QOL). Research examining the effects of exercise has ... -
The Process of Exercise Participation in the Community for Functional Recovery Post Formal Rehabilitation among Survivors of Stroke: a grounded theory study
(Master thesis, 2019)The effects of stroke pose a challenge on independence and community participation, which are common goals among survivors of stroke during recovery. Exercises are implemented during rehabilitation services and have a ... -
Updating the Evidence for Physical Activity: Summative Reviews of the Epidemiological Evidence, Prevalence, and Interventions to Promote “Active Aging”
(Journal article, 2016)Purpose of the Study: There is a global imperative to increase awareness of the emerging evidence on physical activity (PA) among older adults. “Healthy aging” has traditionally focused on preventing chronic disease, but ...