Evaluation of the Revised Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire in Older Adults.

Cardinal, Bradley J.; Esters, J.; Cardinal, Marita K.

doi:10.1249/00005768-199505001-00102

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“…Furthermore, all participants completed the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire. 13 Data were collected 2 months before discharge from inpatient rehabilitation, before the start of the Act-Active interventions. This measurement point was determined based on the discharge date set by the rehabilitation physician.…”

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Fatigue in persons with subacute spinal cord injury who are dependent on a manual wheelchair

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Study design: Cross-sectional. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and severity of fatigue in persons with subacute spinal cord injury (SCI), assess whether demographic and lesion characteristics are related to fatigue and determine the relationship with physical fitness and physical behavior. Setting: Measurements were performed 2 months before discharge from inpatient rehabilitation. Methods: Thirty-six persons with subacute SCI, dependent on a manual wheelchair, mean age 43 ± 15 and 83% men, completed the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS). FSS scores 44 indicated fatigue. We recorded age and lesion characteristics, measured body mass index, measured peak power output and peak oxygen uptake during a maximal handcycling test and determined physical behavior using an accelerometer-based activity monitor. T-tests were used to test for differences in fatigue between subgroups based on age and lesion characteristics, and regression analyses to assess the relationship with physical fitness and physical behavior. Results: Mean FSS was 3.3 ± 1.3. Fatigue, including severe fatigue, was prevalent in 31% (95% confidence interval: 16-46) of participants compared with 18% in the general population. Furthermore, mean fatigue was significantly higher in persons with incomplete compared with complete lesions (t = 2.22, P = 0.03). Mean scores between other subgroups did not differ significantly. Of the physical fitness and physical behavior measures, only peak oxygen uptake tended to be related to more fatigue (B = − 1.47, P = 0.05). Conclusion: Fatigue was prevalent and is of concern in persons with subacute SCI. Those with incomplete lesions seem to be at higher risk. Because fatigue is known to persist among persons with SCI, interventions to reduce fatigue seem necessary.

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“…21 A revised PAR-Q (Appendix) demonstrated good agreement (87.6% agreement; kappa, 0.71) with the original PAR-Q, but the lack of a gold or reference standard against which to compare either instrument makes it difficult to draw firm conclusions. 6 However, the revised PAR-Q remains the recommended questionnaire for use prior to exercise programs. 6 In addition, the AHA/ACSM Health/Fitness Facility Preparticipation Screening Questionnaire provides more detailed information regarding cardiac symptoms that would impact exercise.…”

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“…6 However, the revised PAR-Q remains the recommended questionnaire for use prior to exercise programs. 6 In addition, the AHA/ACSM Health/Fitness Facility Preparticipation Screening Questionnaire provides more detailed information regarding cardiac symptoms that would impact exercise. This questionnaire is presented in the AHA/ACSM Recommendations for Cardiovascular Screening, Staffing, and Emergency Policies at Health/Fitness Facilities.…”

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Cardiovascular Assessment in the Orthopaedic Practice Setting

Scherer

Noteboom²,

Flynn³

2005

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther

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As consumer access to physical therapy practice expands, it is important that physical therapists are familiar with and implementing accepted methods of identifying the cardiovascular status of their clients. Established guidelines for assessing cardiovascular risk prior to initiating aerobic exercise programs are available and can be readily adopted by physical therapists in diverse clinical settings. We have provided a process for integrating existing guidelines into clinical practice. Because little evidence exists regarding the clinical behaviors and knowledge of orthopedic physical therapists in the area of cardiovascular risk, we conducted a survey to assess current practice patterns. The results suggest that orthopedic physical therapists are performing cardiovascular screening at frequencies similar to other components of the history and systems review, but that monitoring baseline or exercising vital signs does not occur with every exercise session. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2005;35:730-737.

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“…Fasting participants with a fingerprick glucose $4?4 mmol/l were invited to undertake a 75 g 2 h OGTT. Questionnaires were completed with assistance and included demographic data, fasting status, stage of change for lifestyle (22) , the revised Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (rPAR-Q) (23) and a number of health, food and lifestyle-related questions.…”

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“…The MCHW was trained to deliver the intervention using principles based upon social cognitive theory (26) and tailored to the stage of change for any individual lifestyle behaviour (13,22,27) . Participants with significant risk from physical activity on rPAR-Q (23) in the intensive group were provided with a subsidised visit to see their GP for consideration for a 'Green Prescription' (28) , to advise on the intensity of physical activity considered safe, and referral for a single counselling session with a Maori exercise coach.…”

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Development and piloting of a community health worker-based intervention for the prevention of diabetes among New Zealand Maori in Te Wai o Rona: Diabetes Prevention Strategy

Simmons

Rush

Crook

2008

Public Health Nutr.

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Objective: The progression from impaired glucose tolerance (IGT)/impaired fasting glucose (IFG) to type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed through intensive lifestyle changes. How to translate this to implementation across whole communities remains unclear. We now describe the results to a pilot of a personal trainer (Maori Community Health Worker, MCHW) approach among Maori in New Zealand. Design, setting and subjects: A randomised cluster-controlled trial of intensive lifestyle change was commenced among 5240 non-pregnant Maori family members without diabetes from 106 rural and 106 urban geographical clusters. Baseline assessments included lifestyle questionnaires, anthropometric measurements and venesection. A pilot study (Vanguard Study) cohort of 160 participants were weighed before and during MCHW intervention, and compared with fiftytwo participants weighed immediately before intervention and with 1143 participants from the same geographical area. Interactions between participants and the MCHW were reported using personal digital assistants with a programmed detailed structured approach to each interview. Results: During the Vanguard Study, participants and MCHW found the messages, toolkit and delivery approach acceptable. Those with IGT/IFG diagnosed (n 27) experienced significant weight loss after screening and during the Vanguard Study (5?2 (SD 6?6) kg, paired t test P , 0?01). Significant weight loss occurred during the Vanguard Study among all participants (21?3 (SD 3?6) kg, P , 0?001). Conclusions: Comparable initial weight loss was shown among those with IGT/ IFG and those from existing trials. Community-wide prevention programmes are feasible among Maori and are likely to result in significant reductions in the incidence of diabetes.

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Evaluation of the Revised Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire in Older Adults.

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Fatigue in persons with subacute spinal cord injury who are dependent on a manual wheelchair

Fatigue in persons with subacute spinal cord injury who are dependent on a manual wheelchair

Cardiovascular Assessment in the Orthopaedic Practice Setting

Development and piloting of a community health worker-based intervention for the prevention of diabetes among New Zealand Maori in Te Wai o Rona: Diabetes Prevention Strategy

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