Publications by authors named "Alex Yates"
Background: People with physical disabilities need exercise routines that are enjoyable, readily available in the home, adapted to their functional level, and eliminate common barriers to exercise participation related to transportation and time commitment. The purpose of the movement-to-music (M2M) study is to address these issues by establishing a remotely delivered, rhythmic exercise program for people with physical disabilities.
Methods: The study is a two-arm randomized controlled efficacy trial examining a 12-week remotely delivered M2M intervention (eM2M) in 108 people with physical disabilities.
Article Synopsis
- The study looked at why adults with spinal cord injuries are interested in joining a physical activity research program.
- Researchers talked to 22 people who use wheelchairs to understand their thoughts and feelings about enrolling in the program.
- They discovered three main concerns: whether they could participate due to practical issues, weighing the benefits against challenges, and if the program matched their needs; this will help improve recruitment in future studies.