Developing a research agenda on exercise and physical activity for people with limb loss in Canada

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Crystal MacKay ◽  
Leanna Lee ◽  
Krista Best ◽  
Janet Campbell ◽  
Stephanie R. Cimino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Limb Loss

Reflections on Research in Kinesiology

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Karl M. Newell
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Human Movement ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
New Developments ◽  
Related Research ◽  
Research And Teaching ◽  
Initial Research

This paper provides reflections on the progress to date and current status of research in kinesiology. The accompanying overview articles in this special issue of Kinesiology Review show that the contemporary disciplinary/professional foci of kinesiology remain, by and large, the same as the initial research and teaching structures of 50 years ago, as outlined in the inaugural overviews. Nevertheless, within this prevailing disciplinary/professional structure, there have been many new developments in movement-related research, including the juxtaposition of novel alignments and integrations of certain specializations of kinesiology. There is general consensus that the quality and quantity of research in kinesiology have advanced substantially, albeit unevenly, on multiple fronts, both within and between the areas of specialization. The research agenda in kinesiology has benefitted from the growing realization of the centrality of human movement and physical activity in contributing to a healthy lifestyle for individuals and societies.

Towards a better understanding of the ‘physical activity paradox’: the need for a research agenda

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (17) ◽  
pp. 1055-1057 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pieter Coenen ◽  
Maaike A Huysmans ◽  
Andreas Holtermann ◽  
Niklas Krause ◽  
Willem van Mechelen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Research Agenda

Physical Activity Among People With Lower Limb Amputation in Brazil

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Lisiane Piazza Luza ◽  
Diego Rodrigues Pimentel da Silva ◽  
Elizandra Gonçalves Ferreira ◽  
Greicy Kelly Wosniak Pires ◽  
Paulo José Barbosa Gutierres Filho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Lower Limb Amputation ◽  
Limb Loss ◽  
World Health ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Activity Scale ◽  
Physical Activity Scale ◽  
Stationary Behavior

Background: Limb loss affects quality of life, well-being, and autonomy. The World Health Organization has launched a global action plan to reduce physical inactivity and presented recommendations of physical activity for people living with disability. Knowledge of the characteristics of people with lower limb amputation regarding physical activity is important. Thus, the aim of this study was to identify the quantity and type of physical activity done by people with lower limb amputation. Methods: The sample (N = 149) included adults aged 53.08 (17.24) years old with lower limb loss. Data collection was performed through the application of a sociodemographic, behavioral, and clinical data sheet and the Brazilian version of the Physical Activity Scale for Individuals with Physical Disabilities. Results: The total Physical Activity Scale for Individuals with Physical Disabilities score was between 0 and 65.79 metabolic equivalents of task per hour per day, which suggests low practice of physical activities. The most frequently practiced activities (79.9%) were those that involved stationary behavior. Women carried out more domestic activities, and subjects who used lower limb prosthesis and those with traumatic amputation reported higher practice of physical activity. Conclusions: People living with lower limb amputation, from different regions of Brazil, have low levels of physical activity and mainly carry out activities of stationary behavior.

Better Late Than Never?! Five Compelling Reasons for Putting Physical Activity in Low- and Middle-Income Countries High Up on the Public Health Research Agenda

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Katja Siefken ◽  
Andrea Varela Ramirez ◽  
Temo Waqanivalu ◽  
Nico Schulenkorf
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Public Health Research ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
The Public ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Since 2020, the world has been navigating an epidemiologic transition with both infectious diseases (COVID-19) and noncommunicable diseases intertwined in complex and diverse ways. In fact, the pandemics of physical inactivity, noncommunicable diseases, and COVID-19 coincide in a tragically impactful ménage à trois with their detrimental long-term health consequences yet to be determined. We know that people in low- and middle-income countries not only have the highest risk of developing chronic diseases, they also develop the diseases at a younger age, they suffer longer, and they die earlier than people in high-income countries. This commentary features 5 compelling reasons for putting physical activity in low- and middle-income countries high up on the public health research agenda and calls for more commitment to inclusive and context-specific public health practices that are paired with locally relevant promotion and facilitation of PA practice, research, and policymaking.

scholarly journals Physical Activity and Older Adults: Expert Consensus for a New Research Agenda

2011 ◽  
Vol 51 (6) ◽  
pp. 822-832 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. L. Hughes ◽  
K. H. Leith ◽  
D. X. Marquez ◽  
G. Moni ◽  
H. Q. Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Expert Consensus ◽  
New Research

scholarly journals Physical Activity Among Persons Aging with Mobility Disabilities: Shaping a Research Agenda

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dori E. Rosenberg ◽  
Charles H. Bombardier ◽  
Jeanne M. Hoffman ◽  
Basia Belza
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Intervention Strategies ◽  
Mobility Disability ◽  
Aging Research ◽  
Present Evidence ◽  
Research Recommendations

With the aging of the baby boomer population and their accompanying burden of disease, future disability rates are expected to increase. This paper summarizes the state of the evidence regarding physical activity and aging for individuals with mobility disability and proposes a healthy aging research agenda for this population. Using a previously published framework, we present evidence in order to compile research recommendations in four areas focusing on older adults with mobility disability: (1) prevalence of physical activity, (2) health benefits of physical activity, (3) correlates of physical activity participation, and, (4) promising physical activity intervention strategies. Overall, findings show a dearth of research examining physical activity health benefits, correlates (demographic, psychological, social, and built environment), and interventions among persons aging with mobility disability. Further research is warranted.

scholarly journals A research agenda to examine the efficacy and relevance of the Transtheoretical Model for physical activity behavior

2011 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudio R. Nigg ◽  
Karly S. Geller ◽  
Rob W. Motl ◽  
Caroline C. Horwath ◽  
Kristin K. Wertin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Physical Activity Behavior ◽  
Activity Behavior
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