Group sports interventions have been developed to improve health‐related physical fitness
of overweight/obese youth. However, its benefits are not systematically documented. This …

Background Youth with spina bifida (SB) are less fit and active than other groups with
childhood disability. While recent studies have shown benefits of exercise training, the …

This paper serves as an update to the previous RESNA Position on the Application of Power
Wheelchairs for Pediatric Users with more current and additional scientific literature. This …

Abstract The Spina Bifida Association (SBA) is the organization that represents the needs of
the population with spina bifida (SB). They are tasked with advocacy, education, optimizing …

This perspective article explores the utility of active video gaming as a means of reducing
sedentary behavior and increasing physical activity among youth with physical disabilities …

Background: There are approximately 1 billion people living with chronic lower limb
disability, many of whom are wheelchair users. Objectives: Review cardiometabolic and …

Background: Access to physical activity among youth with spina bifida (SB) is much lower
than it is for children without disability. Enjoyable home-based exercise programs are greatly …

Introduction Spina bifida is the most common congenital cause of spinal cord lesions
resulting in paralysis and secondary conditions like osteoporosis due to immobilization …

Considerable progress has been made in saving the lives of children younger than 5 years.
Nevertheless, these advances have failed to help all children thrive, particularly children …

Due to advancements in medical care, people with spina bifida (SB) are surviving well into
adulthood, resulting in a growing number of patients transitioning to an adult sector …