Increasing physical activity levels among individuals with spinal cord injury
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Open access
Authors
Ito Ramos De Oliveira, Beatriz
Date
2015Supervisor
Prof. Garry Allison
Type
Thesis
Award
PhD
Metadata
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Health Sciences
School
Physiotherapy & Exercise Scinece
Collection
Abstract
Three mixed methods studies were completed within the Spinal Cord Injury and Physical Activity in the Community (SCIPA Com) program: 1) identification barriers and facilitators to physical activity among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI); 2) implementation of physical activity programs in community fitness centres; and 3) measures of personality attributes related to active behaviour. Results support the ecological validity of SCIPA Com in increasing physical activity levels and health benefits in the SCI population.
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