This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Littman AJ, Boyko EJ, Thompson ML, Haselkorn JK, Sangeorzan BJ, Arterburn DE. Physical activity barriers and enablers in older Veterans with lower-limb amputation. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2014;51(6):895– Slideshow Project DOI: /JRRD JSP Physical activity barriers and enablers in older Veterans with lower-limb amputation Alyson J. Littman, PhD; Edward J. Boyko, MD; Mary Lou Thompson, PhD; Jodie K. Haselkorn, MD; Bruce J. Sangeorzan, MD; David E. Arterburn, MD
This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Littman AJ, Boyko EJ, Thompson ML, Haselkorn JK, Sangeorzan BJ, Arterburn DE. Physical activity barriers and enablers in older Veterans with lower-limb amputation. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2014;51(6):895– Slideshow Project DOI: /JRRD JSP Aim – For older Veterans with lower-limb amputation (LLA), describe: Types of physical activity most commonly performed. Correlates of physical activity. Factors preventing vs promoting physical activity. Relevance – Little is known about types of physical activities that older individuals with LLA perform.
This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Littman AJ, Boyko EJ, Thompson ML, Haselkorn JK, Sangeorzan BJ, Arterburn DE. Physical activity barriers and enablers in older Veterans with lower-limb amputation. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2014;51(6):895– Slideshow Project DOI: /JRRD JSP Method Exploratory study in 158 older Veterans from Pacific Northwest with LLA: – Partial foot (35%). – Below-knee (39%). – Above-knee (26%). Demographics: – 98% of survey respondents were male. – Average 65 yr old. – Average 15 yr postamputation. – 36% of amputations were trauma-related.
This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Littman AJ, Boyko EJ, Thompson ML, Haselkorn JK, Sangeorzan BJ, Arterburn DE. Physical activity barriers and enablers in older Veterans with lower-limb amputation. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2014;51(6):895– Slideshow Project DOI: /JRRD JSP Results Most commonly reported physical activities: – Walking/wheeling (65%), muscle strengthening (42%), exercise prescribed by therapist (32%), gardening (31%). 43% classified as physically active. Positive correlates: – Vigorous preamputation physical activity. Negative correlates: – Low wealth and watching 5+ h/d of TV/videos. Barriers: – Knowledge and interest/motivation. Facilitators: – Family support and financial assistance.
This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Littman AJ, Boyko EJ, Thompson ML, Haselkorn JK, Sangeorzan BJ, Arterburn DE. Physical activity barriers and enablers in older Veterans with lower-limb amputation. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2014;51(6):895– Slideshow Project DOI: /JRRD JSP Conclusion To increase physical activity in older amputee population, interventions should: – Address motivational issues. – Address knowledge gaps. – Address TV watching. – Reduce financial barriers to exercising. – Consider involving family members.