Perspective on cystic fibrosis and physical activity: Is there a difference compared to healthy individuals?

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare habitual physical activity between cystic fibrosis (CF) patients and healthy controls and to investigate possible predictors for reduced physical activity in CF patients.

Methods: Sixty-six patients with CF (3-44 years) and 65 healthy controls (3-55 years) were asked to wear an accelerometer (Actigraph GT1M) for 9 days (at least 10 hr/day). Physical activity was classified in five categories from very low to very strenuous.