Exercising with Disability: 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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Exercising with Disability: Publications and Resources
Title of Document	Paper Author	Peer Review	Preface / Postface	Publication Type	Publish Date	Updated / Revised
Exercise in Greenspace Enhances Physical and Mental Health of Americans	Texas A&M University	Yes		Literature / Review	2024/06/13
New Research Reveals Exercise Enhances Cognitive Health for Individuals with Down Syndrome	Anglia Ruskin University (ARU)	Yes		Research Study Analysis	2023/11/29
Is it Best to Exercise a Bit Daily or a Lot a Few Times a Week	Edith Cowan University	Yes			2022/08/15	2023/01/04
HealthPedal: Pedal Powered Mobility and Fitness Wheelchair Device	Ian C. Langtree		✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Product Release, Update	2019/07/19	2025/05/03
Climbing Stairs Lowers Blood Pressure and Strengthens Leg Muscles	The North American Menopause Society (NAMS)				2018/02/15
Exercise May Improve Thinking Ability and Memory	American Academy of Neurology	Yes		Findings	2017/12/27	2024/08/05
Seniors Who Exercise Regularly Lower Chance of Severe Mobility Problems	American Geriatrics Society				2017/02/09
Wheelchair Exercising Book: Zero Assistance Resistance Training by Dan Highcock	Dan Highcock				2016/10/03	2020/09/23
Wheelchair Fitness: Invictus Active Trainer	Invictus Active				2015/10/07	2018/05/01
Criptaedo: Martial Arts for People with Disabilities	Paul Brailer				2015/03/12	2021/08/26
Benefit of Hospital Based Arthritis Exercise Programs	Hospital for Special Surgery				2014/12/17	2017/02/20
Exercise Pamphlet for People with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)	Case Western Reserve University				2014/12/14	2020/11/07
YMCAfit - Training Courses to Promote Exercise and Disability	EFDS - English Federation of Disability Sport				2014/06/12
Chronic Disease Related to Inactivity in Disabled Adults	U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention				2014/05/30	2021/07/10
Maintaining Mobility in Seniors with Exercise	University of Florida				2014/05/28	2021/07/11
Health Benefits from Low Intensity Activities	OSU College of Public Health and Human Sciences				2014/01/25	2021/09/11
New Elliptical Exercise Device Promotes Activity While Seated	Penn State	Yes		Product Release / Update	2014/01/22	2024/04/07
Rehabilitation: Exercising at Home	Norwegian University of Science and Technology				2013/12/14
Senior Center Exercise Programs Help Reduce Pain and Improve Mobility	Hospital for Special Surgery				2013/11/06
Physical Therapy Gymnastics and People with Disabilities	Thomas C. Weiss				2013/08/16	2021/08/30
Exercise of Benefit to People with Type 2 Diabetes	Radiological Society of North America				2013/06/25
ChairMaster - Resistance Training and Cycling While Sitting	ChairMaster				2013/02/27	2013/06/06
Exergames Provide Cognitive Benefits for Seniors	Elsevier Health Sciences				2012/01/17	2022/04/15
Keeping Kids with Disability Active and Healthy	Ian C. Langtree				2012/01/07	2021/11/01
Manual Wheelchair Exercise and Calorie Burning	University of Tennessee				2011/10/29	2021/12/08
Symptom Specific Exercise for Parkinson's Disease	Parkinson's Disease Exercise Initiative				2011/09/20	2017/06/12
AllTernative Gym for Persons with Special Needs	AllTernative Gym				2011/05/05	2015/04/19
Tai chi Helps Depression in Seniors	University of California - Los Angeles				2011/03/17
Flo Fusion Fitness System Combines Yoga, Pilates and Resistance Training	Bolt Public Relations				2011/03/10
Stretching Before Running Does Not Prevent Injuries	American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons				2011/02/19
Benefits of Outdoor Exercise Confirmed	The Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry				2011/02/04
Madonna to Open Hard Candy Fitness Center in Moscow	New Evolution Ventures				2010/12/09
Overexertion: Exercise Induced Rhabdo	Ferrer Shane, PL				2010/10/29
Madonna to Open Hard Candy Fitness Centers	Hard Candy Fitness				2010/10/25
American Adults Must Step it Up by Walking More	American College of Sports Medicine				2010/10/04
Love Handles for Chair and Wheelchair Exercises	Love Handles RX				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				2010/09/24
Health Benefits of Swimming for Exercise	Sandstorm Boutique				2010/09/16	2014/02/11
Walking Boosts Brain Connectivity and Function	University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign				2010/08/26
Increased Lower Body Strength Promotes Independent Lives for Seniors	Katie Huffstetler				2010/07/07
Fitness First Commits To Inclusion	Fitness First				2010/06/23
Core Muscles and Exercises for Core Muscle Groups	Ian C. Langtree				2010/06/02	2016/04/13
Green Exercise for Good Mental Health	American Chemical Society				2010/05/01	2019/01/21
Mild Exercise Benefits Critically ill in Intensive Care	Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions				2010/04/09
No Time to Exercise? New Exercise HIT Involves Exercising Less!	Wiley-Blackwell				2010/03/12
What you Eat After Exercising Makes a Difference	American Physiological Society				2010/01/28
Using Exercise Stability Balls at Work	Indiana University				2009/11/08
Exercise Good for Lymphoma Patients	University of Alberta				2009/10/28
Abdominal Exercises for Back Pain and Psoas Muscles	Lawrence Gold				2009/09/05	2010/06/24
Physical Inactivity Poses Health Risk to Americans	American Psychological Association				2009/08/09
Effective Ways of Promoting Physical Exercise	Public Library of Science				2009/07/14	2015/03/18
Safe Exercise for Migraine Sufferers	University of Gothenburg				2009/04/17
Walking and Biking to Work - Attitudes and Obstacles	American College of Sports Medicine				2009/04/13
Knee and Hip Replacements - Exercises After Surgery	Richard A Haynes				2009/04/04	2013/06/12
Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor: Effective Exercise Guide	Dr Jenny Tylee		✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Instructive / Helpful	2009/03/24	2025/05/10
Exercise Reduces Depression Improves Self Esteem in Overweight Children	Medical College of Georgia				2009/03/18
Moderate Intensity Walking Means 100 Steps per Minute	Elsevier Health Sciences				2009/03/17
Using an Exercise Ball for Fitness	Dave Tupniak				2009/02/27	2012/07/12
Accessible Fitness Enhances Abilities	Carolyn Schuk				2009/02/27	2013/06/06
Yoga Aerobics and Pilates Fitness Routines	Ian C. Langtree				2009/02/12	2017/06/25
Exercising Programs For People With Disabilities	Anne Clarke				2009/02/10	2013/06/07
Older Runners Postpone Disability	Gabe Mirkin, M.D.				2009/02/10	2013/06/12
Wheelchair Exercises and Fitness Training	Ian C. Langtree				2009/02/10	2021/12/08

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