Abstract
Primary objective : To determine the effect of an aquatic programme on the health promoting behaviours of adults with brain injuries.
Main outcomes and results : Eighteen individuals participated in the programme and were randomly assigned to an experimental ( n = 9) or control group ( n = 9). Health promoting behaviours, physical self-concept and self-esteem were measured pre- and post-intervention. Significant differences and large effect sizes were found between scores for the experimental group only, indicating an increase in health promoting behaviours, physical self-concept and self-esteem.
Conclusions : Results have useful implications for health professionals as exercise prescription may enhance health promoting behaviours and decrease health care costs after a brain injury.
| Original language | American English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 133-141 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Brain Injury |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - Feb 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Physical Activities
- Health behaviors
- aquatics
- brain injuries
Disciplines
- Sports Sciences