Motivation to Physical Exercise in Manual Wheelchair Users With Paraplegia

Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2020 · DOI: 10.1310/sci2601-01 · Published: January 1, 2020

Spinal Cord Injury Mental Health Rehabilitation

Simple Explanation

This study investigates the reasons why people with paraplegia do or do not engage in physical exercise, focusing on motivation. The researchers compared individuals with paraplegia who regularly exercise to those who do not, examining their motivations. The study also explores if the type of exercise (sports vs. general physical exercise) influences motivation in this population.

Study Duration

13 Months

Participants

106 participants with chronic paraplegia

Evidence Level

Cross-sectional descriptive research

Key Findings

1
Ill-health avoidance and fitness are primary motivators for physical exercise among individuals with paraplegia, regardless of exercise habits.
2
Enjoyment, revitalization, competition, and health pressures differentiate those who exercise from those who do not.
3
Sports players exhibit higher motivation for competition and enjoyment/revitalization compared to general physical exercisers.

Research Summary

The study examined the motivation to exercise in individuals with paraplegia, comparing exercisers and non-exercisers and considering the type of physical activity. Results indicated that ill-health avoidance and fitness were key motivators for both groups, while enjoyment, competition, and health pressures distinguished exercisers from non-exercisers. Sports players showed higher motivation related to competition and enjoyment than those engaging in general physical exercise.

Practical Implications

Tailored Interventions

Health providers can use these motivational factors to tailor exercise programs and encourage long-term adherence.

Promote Enjoyment

Emphasize the enjoyable aspects of physical activity to increase motivation, especially for those less inclined to exercise.

Encourage Adapted Sports

Promote participation in adapted sports to leverage the motivational benefits of competition and enjoyment.

Motivation to Physical Exercise in Manual Wheelchair Users With Paraplegia

Simple Explanation

Key Findings

Research Summary

Practical Implications

Tailored Interventions

Promote Enjoyment

Encourage Adapted Sports

Study Limitations

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Motivation to Physical Exercise in Manual Wheelchair Users With Paraplegia

Simple Explanation

Key Findings

Research Summary

Practical Implications

Tailored Interventions

Promote Enjoyment

Encourage Adapted Sports

Study Limitations

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