Patterns of sedentary time and ambulatory physical activity in a Danish population of girls and women with Rett syndrome.

CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrated high levels of sedentary time and low daily step counts in a Danish population of females with RTT. Advancing age and lower walking skills were associated with higher levels of sedentary time. Implications for Rehabilitation Sedentary lifestyles in individuals with disabilities have a negative impact on health and quality of life. High levels of sedentary time and low daily step counts were demonstrated in a Danish population of females with Rett syndrome. Advancing age and inability to walk independently were strongly associated with higher levels of sedentary time in females with Rett syndrome. Understanding patterns of sedentary behaviour and physical activity can aid health care professionals in developing health-promoting physical activity interventions.
PMID: 28969435 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - October 2, 2017 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Stahlhut M, Downs J, Aadahl M, Leonard H, Bisgaard AM, Nordmark E Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research