Physical Inactivity: A Behavioral Disorder in the Physical Therapist’s Scope of Practice

Boisgontier, Matthieu P.; Iversen, Maura D.

doi:10.1093/ptj/pzaa011

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“…This innate tendency is thought to have developed through natural selection because it allowed the allocation of maximum energetic resources to reproductive activity and somatic maintenance ( 49 , 50 ). Consequently, cues related to sedentary behaviors would be evaluated positively ( 51 ), which would contribute to explain the physical inactivity pandemic ( 52 ). However, the discrete nature of this approach dichotomizing movement-based behaviors in physical activity on the one hand and sedentary behaviors on the other hand is limiting and prevents an accurate theorization of movement-based behaviors ( 10 ).…”

Section: Efficient Physical Activitymentioning

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The Theory of Effort Minimization in Physical Activity

Cheval

Boisgontier

2021

Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews

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Section: Efficient Physical Activitymentioning

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The Theory of Effort Minimization in Physical Activity

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Boisgontier

2021

Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews

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“…Utilizing self-efficacy for exercise outcome measures may help identify survivors of stroke at risk for not starting or not finishing programs in order to tailor interventions. PTs have a unique opportunity for these educational interventions and previously mentioned referral interactions, because they have touchpoints with almost all survivors of stroke [65].…”

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Feasibility of integrating survivors of stroke into cardiac rehabilitation: A mixed methods pilot study

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Background Survivors of stroke are often deconditioned and have limited opportunities for exercise post-rehabilitation. Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR), a structured exercise program offered post-cardiac event in the United States (U.S.), may provide an opportunity for continued exercise. The purpose of this study was to examine the feasibility of integrating survivors of stroke into an existing, hospital-based CR program through an assessment of (1) recruitment, uptake and retention, (2) adherence and fidelity, (3) acceptability and (4) safety. Methods A mixed methods design combined a single group, pre-post design, pilot feasibility study with an imbedded qualitative inquiry. Survivors of stroke were recruited into a standard 12-week, 36 visit CR program. Results Fifty-three survivors were referred, 29 started and 24 completed the program. Program uptake rate was 55% and completion rate was 83%. Eleven completers and one non-completer participated in the qualitative interviews. Program completers attended an average of 25.25 (SD 5.82) sessions with an average of 38.93 (SD 5.64) exercise minutes per session while reaching targeted rate of perceived exertion levels. Qualitative themes included perceived benefits of an individualized program in a group setting, positive interactions with qualified staff, opportunities for socialization, and regular monitoring and staff attentiveness promoting feelings of safety. Conclusions Survivors of stroke were able to meet Medicare standard dosage (frequency and session duration) and rate of perceived intensity goals, and perceived the program as needed regardless of their mobility limitations or previous exercise experience. Primary challenges included managing referrals and uptake. Results support feasibility and benefit for survivors to integrate into U.S. CR programs.

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“…It increases the odds of non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, cancers and metabolic diseases. In other words, physical inactivity plays a vital role in the reduction in life expectancy and quality, while being among the highly-ranked risk factors for mortality worldwide (6.0% of deaths globally) [ 5 , 6 ].…”

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The Nexus of Sports-Based Development and Education of Mental Health and Physical Fitness

Zhang

Liu

et al. 2023

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Physical inactivity has increased globally, particularly in developed nations. A high proportion of the human population is unable to meet the physical activity recommendation of the World Health Organisation due to hypertension, metabolic syndrome, obesity, and other medical conditions. Non-communicable diseases and mental health problems are becoming more prevalent, particularly in low and middle-income nations. This study aimed to determine the effectivenessof a mentorship programmeon university students’ mental health and physical fitness. The intervention comprised the effects of sports-based development and education on physical fitness and mental health. A total of 196 and 234 students from two universities were randomly assigned to the intervention and control groups, respectively. The primary outcomes were engagement in physical activities (number of push-ups for 1 min, the strength of hand grip (kg), and the Jump test while standing (cm)), body fat proportion and psychological resilience, self-efficacy, and relationship with family and schoolmates. Participants in the control group had access to a web-based health education game, whereas the intervention group wassubjected to intensive interventional activities for one month based on the eight principles of the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine. Data were analysed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) to compare the physical and mental components between the intervention and control groups. Relative to baseline, all the physical health components (push-ups, sit-ups, and jump tests), psychological resilience, relationship with family members, and self-efficacy increased significantly in the intervention compared to the control group. Body fat composition was significantly reduced in the intervention when compared tothe control group. In conclusion, the mentorship programme effectively improved the participants’ physical and psychological health and could be developed further for application in a larger population.

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Physical Inactivity: A Behavioral Disorder in the Physical Therapist’s Scope of Practice

Cited by 21 publications

References 37 publications

The Theory of Effort Minimization in Physical Activity

The Theory of Effort Minimization in Physical Activity

Feasibility of integrating survivors of stroke into cardiac rehabilitation: A mixed methods pilot study

The Nexus of Sports-Based Development and Education of Mental Health and Physical Fitness

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