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Journal article
Staying active after rehab: Physical activity perspectives with a spinal cord injury beyond functional gains
PloS one, v 17(3), pp e0265807-e0265807
01 Jan 2022
PMID: 35320294
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Abstract
Lifestyle physical activity following spinal cord injury (SCI) is critical for functional independence, mental wellness, and social participation, yet nearly 50% of individuals with SCI report no regular exercise. The objective of this study was to better understand factors leading to this participation gap by capturing the physical activity perspectives of individuals living with SCI. We completed small group interviews with nine individuals living with SCI across the United States. Iterative thematic analysis systematically revealed meaningful core concepts related to physical activity engagement with SCI. Emergent themes revealed challenges to lifestyle physical activity behavior including gaps in physical activity education, isolation during psychological adjustment, and knowledge limitations in community exercise settings. A secondary theme related to the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, highlighting additional environmental constraints affecting participation. Our findings suggest that most physical activity education is delivered during inpatient rehabilitation and is related to physical function. Lifetime physical activity strategies are achieved through self-education and peer networking. Personal motivators for physical activity include secondary condition prevention, while social and emotional barriers prevent regular adherence. These findings can inform the development and delivery of physical activity programs to maximize physical activity engagement in individuals living with chronic SCI.
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- Title
- Staying active after rehab: Physical activity perspectives with a spinal cord injury beyond functional gains
- Creators
- Laura A. Baehr - Drexel UniversityGirija Kaimal - Drexel UniversityShivayogi V. Hiremath - Temple UniversityZina Trost - Virginia Commonwealth UniversityMargaret Finley - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- PloS one, v 17(3), pp e0265807-e0265807
- Publisher
- Public Library Science
- Number of pages
- 13
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Creative Arts Therapies; Physical Therapy (and Rehabilitation Sciences)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000784240600014
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85126835066
- Other Identifier
- 991019168389304721
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- Web of Science research areas
- Rehabilitation