Study of Barriers to Physical Activity in People Aged 6 and Older with Cognitive, Neuromotor, or Sensory Disabilities During Aging

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to understand the barriers to physical activity faced by people with cognitive, neuromotor, or sensory impairments as they age. It explores how these challenges evolve over time and examines the short- and long-term effects of medical and social treatments designed to reduce these barriers. The study focuses on patients seen in a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department and their participation in competitive sports despite disabilities. The study includes patients who visit the Parasport Health Unit at a university hospital. Researchers collect data from medical records and clinical examinations, including radiological, biological, and physiological tests. The care provided to these patients follows standard procedures for their specific impairments. Data collection spans about one year and looks at how treatments, therapies, and devices like orthoses or prostheses help overcome barriers to physical activity. Participants will be followed during their regular medical visits, and information about their health, physical activity levels, and use of assistive devices will be gathered. Researchers will monitor changes in barriers to physical activity, physical fitness test results, and the progression of any related health conditions. The study aims to provide a detailed picture of factors affecting physical activity in this population over time, with an average follow-up period of one year.

Barriers to Physical Activity in Patients With Cognitive, Neuromotor or Sensory Impairments During Aging