Inactive lifestyle in adults with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy

Abstract

Adults with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy, especially those with low-level gross motor functioning, are at risk for an inactive lifestyle.

Physical Activity Patterns in Adults Who Are Blind as Assessed by Accelerometry

“…However, similar findings have been previously reported for people with physical and sensory disabilities (including visual impairment) and adults with intellectual disability or cerebral palsy (Holbrook et al, 2009;Longmuir & Bar-Or, 2000;Nieuwenhuijsen et al, 2009;Stanish et al, 2006). It seems that the presence of some disabilities limits the participants' physical activity and attenuates gender disparities that are frequently found in general population surveys.…”

Quantification of Physical Activity and Sedentary Time in Adults with Cerebral Palsy

“…However, the conflicting evidence regarding the use of accelerometry to estimate PA in nonambulatory adult wheelchair users warrants the need for further investigation in this population (15,40). Furthermore, the use of wrist-worn accelerometers in adolescents and adults with CP has been limited (23). Past literature has also emphasized the importance of implementing population specific cut points to properly interpret accelerometry activity output (41).…”

“…Individuals with CP have been reported to be less physically active than their able-bodied peers (19,23,37). This reduction in physical activity (PA) is a concern as it has been well established that PA in healthy children and adults decreases the risk of cardiovascular health disease and other secondary health concerns (1,30).…”

Aerobic fitness and lifestyle with non-exercise physical activity in adults with cerebral palsy

“…However, some work physiology concerning this particular field of rehabilitation has survived because these studies provided insights into the improvement of residual function (i.e., aerobic fitness) in children or athletes with cerebral palsy rather than the recovery of lost function 3,10,[25][26][27][28] . However, only a few recent studies by researchers like Nieuwenhuijsen et al 55,56) and Satonaka, et al [19][20][21][22] have reported on nonathletic adults with cerebral palsy rated to GMFCS level III or IV. Somehow, the fitness levels of this population are neglected after they complete their childhood rehabilitation programs 57) .…”

“…This has been attributed to lower physical activity levels in the former population 25,37) . This trend of less physical activity may begin after completion of childhood rehabilitation programs or leaving school 55,57) . Individuals with cerebral palsy often have difficulty in finding jobs, and their physical activity and aerobic fitness levels may decline in adulthood.…”