Physical Activity For Persons with Disabilities

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Physical ActivityFor Persons with Disabilities

• Sarah K. Oliver
• Student Physical Therapist
• University of Indianapolis

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The Game Plan

• Introductions
• Benefits of physical activity
• Barriers to physical activity
• Overcoming the hurdle
• Resources
• Q A
• Wrap-up

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Benefits of Physical Activity

• Improves mood
• Combats depression and anxiety
• Decreases blood pressure
• Improves strength and endurance
• Controls arthritis symptoms
• Independence

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As if thats not enough

• People with disabilities are
• Less likely to be physically active
• More likely to be obese
• More likely to be depressed
• At risk of other secondary conditions

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Barriers to Physical Activity

• Limited accessibility
• Transportation issues
• High costs
• Lack of support
• Health concerns/Injury potential

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Overcoming the Hurdle

• Be supportive
• Are you a role model?
• Look into available resources in your area
• Receive guidance from a physician or other
  appropriate service provider

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Overriding Excuses

• No time?
• Add activity to their daily routine
• Dont like to exercise?
• Make it fun
• Painful arthritis?
• Try exercising in water

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Local Resources

• National Capital Parks East
• 202-690-5185
• Disability Guide to Parks, sports, and recreation
• http//www.disabilityguide.org/recreation.html
• The ARC of Maryland
• Scholarship money available for integration
• http//www.thearcmd.org/programs/KoC-application-0
  5.pdf
• Best Buddies Maryland
• http//www.bestbuddiesmaryland.org
• Potomac Community Resources
• http//www.pcr-inc.org/communitylinks.asp

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National Resources

• National Center on Physical Activity and
  Disability
• www.ncpad.org
• I can do it, you can do it
• Disabled Sports USA
• www.dsusa.org
• Special Olympics
• www.specialolympics.org

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Other Resources

• Americas Athletes with Disabilities
• http//www.americasathletes.org/Links.htm
• On DVD or VHS - Ease Into Fitness Beginner
  Workout For People With Developmental
  Disabilities
• Power Point Presentation
• http//www.healthyvirginians.virginia.gov/Resource
  s/HV-ConferenceMats/Special20Pops20Track_Ward.pp
  t

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Questions
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Thank you!
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References - Articles

• Center J, Beange H, McElduff A. People with
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• Frey GC, Buchanan AM, Rosser Sandt DD. Id
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• Kinne S, Patrick DL, Doyle DL. Prevalence of
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  disabilities. Am J Public Health.
  200494(3)443-445.
• Rimmer JH, Riley B, Wang E, Rauworth A.
  Accessibility of health clubs for people with
  mobility disabilities and visual impairments. Am
  J Public Health. 200595(11)2022-2028.
• Rimmer JH, Riley B, Wang E, Rauworth A, Jurkowski
  J. Physical activity participation among persons
  with disabilities barriers and facilitators. Am
  J Prev Med. 200426(5)419-425.

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References - Websites

• www.activelivingbydesign.org/fileadmin/template/do
  cuments/Dis_Factsheet.pdf
• www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/recommendations/
  index.htm
• www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/sgr/disab.htm
• www.disabilityfunders.org/disstats.html
• wonder.cdc.gov/data2010/