Exercising: Publications and Resources
Summary: The Disability Exercises: Exercising for Persons with Disabilities category from Disabled World (DW) features a variety of publications like articles, guides, and practical tips focused on physical activity tailored for people with disabilities. Topics range from adaptive yoga and wheelchair workouts to strength training and water-based exercises, offering ideas for staying active despite physical challenges. These pieces are straightforward and useful, breaking down exercises in ways that are easy to follow and adapt, which makes them handy for anyone looking to improve fitness, including seniors or those with mobility issues. They’re written to be engaging and insightful, often drawing from real-world experiences or expert advice.
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| Title of Document | Paper Author | Peer Review | Preface / Postface | Reference Number | Publish Date | Updated / Revised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise in Greenspace Enhances Physical and Mental Health of Americans | Texas A&M University | Yes | DW-A014808 | 2024/06/13 | ||
| New Research Reveals Exercise Enhances Cognitive Health for Individuals with Down Syndrome | Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) | Yes | DW-A014617 | 2023/11/29 | ||
| Is it Best to Exercise a Bit Daily or a Lot a Few Times a Week | Edith Cowan University | Yes | DW-A014153 | 2022/08/15 | 2023/01/04 | |
| HealthPedal: Pedal Powered Mobility and Fitness Wheelchair Device | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A013712 | 2019/07/19 | 2025/05/03 | |
| Climbing Stairs Lowers Blood Pressure and Strengthens Leg Muscles | The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) | DW-A013259 | 2018/02/15 | |||
| Exercise May Improve Thinking Ability and Memory | American Academy of Neurology | Yes | DW-A013184 | 2017/12/27 | 2024/08/05 | |
| Seniors Who Exercise Regularly Lower Chance of Severe Mobility Problems | American Geriatrics Society | DW-A012682 | 2017/02/09 | |||
| Wheelchair Exercising Book: Zero Assistance Resistance Training by Dan Highcock | Dan Highcock | DW-A012400 | 2016/10/03 | 2020/09/23 | ||
| Wheelchair Fitness: Invictus Active Trainer | Invictus Active | DW-A011639 | 2015/10/07 | 2018/05/01 | ||
| Criptaedo: Martial Arts for People with Disabilities | Paul Brailer | DW-A011326 | 2015/03/12 | 2021/08/26 | ||
| Benefit of Hospital Based Arthritis Exercise Programs | Hospital for Special Surgery | DW-A011009 | 2014/12/17 | 2017/02/20 | ||
| Exercise Pamphlet for People with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | Case Western Reserve University | DW-A010994 | 2014/12/14 | 2020/11/07 | ||
| YMCAfit - Training Courses to Promote Exercise and Disability | EFDS - English Federation of Disability Sport | DW-A010387 | 2014/06/12 | |||
| Disability and Inactivity Linked to Chronic Disease Risk | U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | Yes | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A010352 | 2014/05/30 | 2025/12/14 |
| Maintaining Mobility in Seniors with Exercise | University of Florida | DW-A010359 | 2014/05/28 | 2021/07/11 | ||
| Health Benefits from Low Intensity Activities | OSU College of Public Health and Human Sciences | DW-A010068 | 2014/01/25 | 2021/09/11 | ||
| New Elliptical Exercise Device Promotes Activity While Seated | Penn State | Yes | DW-A010058 | 2014/01/22 | 2024/04/07 | |
| Rehabilitation: Exercising at Home | Norwegian University of Science and Technology | DW-A09988 | 2013/12/14 | |||
| Senior Center Exercise Programs Help Reduce Pain and Improve Mobility | Hospital for Special Surgery | DW-A09934 | 2013/11/06 | |||
| Physical Therapy Gymnastics and People with Disabilities | Thomas C. Weiss | DW-A09848 | 2013/08/16 | 2021/08/30 | ||
| Exercise of Benefit to People with Type 2 Diabetes | Radiological Society of North America | DW-A09785 | 2013/06/25 | |||
| ChairMaster - Resistance Training and Cycling While Sitting | ChairMaster | DW-A09605 | 2013/02/27 | 2013/06/06 | ||
| Exergames Provide Cognitive Benefits for Seniors | Elsevier Health Sciences | DW-A08814 | 2012/01/17 | 2022/04/15 | ||
| Keeping Kids with Disability Active and Healthy | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A08785 | 2012/01/07 | 2021/11/01 | ||
| Manual Wheelchair Exercise and Calorie Burning | University of Tennessee | DW-A08590 | 2011/10/29 | 2021/12/08 | ||
| Symptom Specific Exercise for Parkinson's Disease | Parkinson's Disease Exercise Initiative | DW-A08462 | 2011/09/20 | 2017/06/12 | ||
| AllTernative Gym for Persons with Special Needs | AllTernative Gym | DW-A07582 | 2011/05/05 | 2015/04/19 | ||
| Tai chi Helps Depression in Seniors | University of California - Los Angeles | DW-A07217 | 2011/03/17 | |||
| Flo Fusion Fitness System Combines Yoga, Pilates and Resistance Training | Bolt Public Relations | DW-A07180 | 2011/03/10 | |||
| Stretching Before Running Does Not Prevent Injuries | American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons | DW-A07010 | 2011/02/19 | |||
| Benefits of Outdoor Exercise Confirmed | The Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry | DW-A06836 | 2011/02/04 | |||
| Madonna to Open Hard Candy Fitness Center in Moscow | New Evolution Ventures | DW-A06403 | 2010/12/09 | |||
| Overexertion: Exercise Induced Rhabdo | Ferrer Shane, PL | DW-A06034 | 2010/10/29 | |||
| Madonna to Open Hard Candy Fitness Centers | Hard Candy Fitness | DW-A05959 | 2010/10/25 | |||
| American Adults Must Step it Up by Walking More | American College of Sports Medicine | DW-A05700 | 2010/10/04 | |||
| Love Handles for Chair and Wheelchair Exercises | Love Handles RX | DW-A05641 | 2010/09/30 | 2014/12/12 | ||
| BMI Increase in People Who Moved to be Closer to Outdoor Recreation | University of Alberta - Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation | DW-A05542 | 2010/09/24 | |||
| Health Benefits of Swimming for Exercise | Sandstorm Boutique | DW-A05400 | 2010/09/16 | 2014/02/11 | ||
| Walking Boosts Brain Connectivity and Function | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | DW-A05083 | 2010/08/26 | |||
| Increased Lower Body Strength Promotes Independent Lives for Seniors | Katie Huffstetler | DW-A04536 | 2010/07/07 | |||
| Fitness First Commits To Inclusion | Fitness First | DW-A04439 | 2010/06/23 | |||
| Core Muscles and Exercises for Core Muscle Groups | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A04160 | 2010/06/02 | 2016/04/13 | ||
| Green Exercise for Good Mental Health | American Chemical Society | DW-A03768 | 2010/05/01 | 2019/01/21 | ||
| Mild Exercise Benefits Critically ill in Intensive Care | Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions | DW-A03570 | 2010/04/09 | |||
| No Time to Exercise? New Exercise HIT Involves Exercising Less! | Wiley-Blackwell | DW-A03407 | 2010/03/12 | |||
| What you Eat After Exercising Makes a Difference | American Physiological Society | DW-A03087 | 2010/01/28 | |||
| Using Exercise Stability Balls at Work | Indiana University | DW-A02703 | 2009/11/08 | |||
| Exercise Good for Lymphoma Patients | University of Alberta | DW-A02640 | 2009/10/28 | |||
| Abdominal Exercises for Back Pain and Psoas Muscles | Lawrence Gold | DW-A02215 | 2009/09/05 | 2010/06/24 | ||
| Physical Inactivity Poses Health Risk to Americans | American Psychological Association | DW-A02076 | 2009/08/09 | |||
| Effective Ways of Promoting Physical Exercise | Public Library of Science | DW-A01912 | 2009/07/14 | 2015/03/18 | ||
| Safe Exercise for Migraine Sufferers | University of Gothenburg | DW-A01483 | 2009/04/17 | |||
| Walking and Biking to Work - Attitudes and Obstacles | American College of Sports Medicine | DW-A01452 | 2009/04/13 | |||
| Knee and Hip Replacements - Exercises After Surgery | Richard A Haynes | DW-A01363 | 2009/04/04 | 2013/06/12 | ||
| Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor: Effective Exercise Guide | Dr Jenny Tylee | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A01238 | 2009/03/24 | 2025/05/10 | |
| Exercise Reduces Depression Improves Self Esteem in Overweight Children | Medical College of Georgia | DW-A01142 | 2009/03/18 | |||
| Moderate Intensity Walking Means 100 Steps per Minute | Elsevier Health Sciences | DW-A01108 | 2009/03/17 | |||
| Using an Exercise Ball for Fitness | Dave Tupniak | DW-A0980 | 2009/02/27 | 2012/07/12 | ||
| Accessible Fitness Enhances Abilities | Carolyn Schuk | DW-A0965 | 2009/02/27 | 2013/06/06 | ||
| Yoga Aerobics and Pilates Fitness Routines | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A0758 | 2009/02/12 | 2017/06/25 | ||
| Exercising Programs For People With Disabilities | Anne Clarke | DW-A0722 | 2009/02/10 | 2013/06/07 | ||
| Older Runners Postpone Disability | Gabe Mirkin, M.D. | DW-A0721 | 2009/02/10 | 2013/06/12 | ||
| Wheelchair Exercises and Fitness Training | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A0720 | 2009/02/10 | 2021/12/08 |
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