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Effects of a walking exercise program for obese individuals with intellectual disability staying in a residential care facility

Psychiatry
Author
Son S et al.
Used Parameters : BMI, PBF

Publication Year : 2016

Country : Korea

Journal : Journal of Physical Therapy Science

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to confirm the critical importance of active obesity management through a fitness program, and to provide foundational data required for effective obesity management of disabled persons residing in residential carse facilities.[Subjects and Methods] The study period lasted 16 weeks, from August 1 to November 30, 2014. The study participants comprised 9 individuals and they participated in a walking exercise program. An occupational therapist assessed each participant's body …
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