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Physical activity types among US adults with mobility disability, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2017
NaTasha D Hollis1, Qing C Zhang2, Alissa C Cyrus2
1Disability and Health Branch, Division of Human Development and Disability, National Center of Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Atlanta, GA, USA; Commissioned Corps, U.S. Public Health Service, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Disability and Health Journal
|February 17, 2020
Summary
Less than half of US adults with mobility disability meet physical activity guidelines. Walking is the most common activity, highlighting the need for accessible walking and wheelchair rolling options to overcome barriers.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Exercise Science
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend 150-300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity and muscle-strengthening activities 2+ days/week for adults.
- Previous research has described physical activity patterns in the general population.
- Limited data exists on the physical activity profiles of individuals with mobility disability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the patterns of aerobic and muscle-strengthening physical activity among US adults with mobility disability.
- To assess adherence to physical activity guidelines in this population.
- To identify commonly reported physical activities.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from 66,635 adults with mobility disability from the 2017 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
- Estimated the prevalence of engaging in any aerobic physical activity.
- Determined the percentage meeting aerobic and/or muscle-strengthening guidelines and identified specific activities.
Main Results:
- Only 45.2% of US adults with mobility disability reported any aerobic physical activity.
- 39.5% met one or both components of the physical activity guidelines.
- Walking was the most frequently reported physical activity, at 34.0%.
Conclusions:
- Walking is a prevalent physical activity among adults with mobility disability.
- Strategies to promote safe and accessible walking or wheelchair rolling are crucial.
- Addressing barriers is essential to increase physical activity engagement in this population.
