None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
Physical activity is important for physical and psychological health, as well as for maintenance of physical function and independence in young people with physical disabilities. However, people with physical disabilities have difficulty finding appropriate avenues for physical activity. This project involves the development and evaluation of a novel and feasible pedometer-based physical activity self-management program for young people with physical disability. Given its low-cost, low-touch nature, once developed, this program could be readily incorporated into ongoing clinical services.
Interventions
The “StepUp” intervention is an 6-week pedometer-based physical activity program for children with physical disabilities. It comprises
1. a 1 hr one-on-one counseling session with the participant, their parent and a Novita physiotherapist to introduce the StepUp materials,
2. a pedometer,
3. the “StepUp” booklet, which provides advice on the benefits of physical activity for children with disabilities, tips to increase physical activity specifically tailored to children with physical disabiliti
The “StepUp” intervention is an 6-week pedometer-based physical activity program for children with physical disabilities. It comprises 1. a 1 hr one-on-one counseling session with the participant, their parent and a Novita physiotherapist to introduce the StepUp materials, 2. a pedometer, 3. the “StepUp” booklet, which provides advice on the benefits of physical activity for children with disabilities, tips to increase physical activity specifically tailored to children with physical disabilities, and a 6-week log book to allow participants to record and track their progress. Participants will be asked to submit a copy of their step counts to the overseeing therapist weekly via mail or email. 4. 3 x fortnightly follow-up phone calls from the Novita therapist (approx. 5 minutes in duration) to provide support and answer questions.
Sponsors
University of South Australia
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Educational / counselling / training
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
8 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. aged 8-17 years; 2. diagnosed as having a physical disability; 3. use ambulation as their main method of transport; 4. live in greater Adelaide; and 5. have sufficient cognitive ability to understand the program.
Exclusion criteria
1. use of wheelchair as main form of transport; 2. recent or planned orthopaedic surgery; and 3. injury impacting on ability to partake in physical activity.
Outcome results
None listed