This is your new normal: A qualitative study of barriers and facilitators to physical activity in Veterans with lower extremity loss

Regular physical activity (PA) is essential for aging well with a disability, preventing the onset or worsening of chronic conditions, functional loss, and maintaining or improving quality of life, yet PA levels are low in those with disabilities, including those with a lower extremity amputation (LEA).

Source: Disability and Health Journal - March 22, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Alyson J. Littman, Erin D. Bouldin, Jodie K. Haselkorn Source Type: research