Perceived exercise benefits and barriers among power wheelchair soccer players

Abstract

Abstract-Lack of exercise is a major risk factor for secondary conditions among persons dependent upon motorized wheelchairs. Power wheelchair soccer is a unique exercise opportunity for this population, and understanding factors that influence exercise decision-making is necessary for clinicians to help those in motorized chairs reduce their secondary risk. Therefore, this study examined differences in perceived benefits and barriers to exercise among power wheelchair soccer players using a mixed-methods analysis. The most common perceived benefit to exercise was "Exercising lets me have contact with friends and persons I enjoy." Post hoc comparisons of quantitative data indicated that persons with muscular dystrophy perceived exercise to be significantly less important than did other disability groups (p < 0.05). "Exercise is hard work for me," "Exercise tires me," and "There are too few places for me to exercise" were the most common perceived barriers. These findings can assist with development of exercise opportunities for power wheelchair users.

Diferença nas condições de saúde de deficientes físicos ativos e sedentários

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“…O esporte adaptado tem proporcionado oportunidades para as pessoas com deficiência, e esta prática vem crescendo nos serviços de reabilitação (BARFIELD;MALONE, 2013;SILVA, 2011).…”

Energy Expenditure and Enjoyment During Active Video Gaming Using an Adapted Wii Fit Balance Board in Adults with Physical Disabilities: Observational Study (Preprint)

“…Physical inactivity is significantly higher in people with disabilities due to fewer opportunities and countless barriers to engaging in leisure-time physical activity [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]. Lack of transportation, inaccessible fitness facilities, absence of staff trained in working with people disabilities, and boredom associated with using standard exercise equipment all contribute to higher sedentary behaviors in this population [1][2][3][4][5][6][7].…”

“…Lack of transportation, inaccessible fitness facilities, absence of staff trained in working with people disabilities, and boredom associated with using standard exercise equipment all contribute to higher sedentary behaviors in this population [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]. Replacing sedentary behaviors with active video games (AVGs) holds promise as a way to reduce those barriers and increase leisure-time physical activity in people with disabilities [8][9][10][11][12].…”