Abstract
Physical activity (PA) has benefits in optimising function and decreasing the impact of secondary chronic conditions due to deconditioning in older people with neurological conditions. However, PA is poorly recommended, prescribed, and delivered in this population despite the growing body of existing evidence-based research. This chapter reviews the major determinants of physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour for key neurological conditions that affect older people including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and neuromuscular diseases and summarises the evidence on the implementation of PA programmes.
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Perracini, M.R., Freitas, S.M.S.F., Pires, R.S., Rico, J.M.P., Alouche, S.R. (2018). Promotion of Physical Activity for Older People with Neurological Conditions. In: Nyman, S., et al. The Palgrave Handbook of Ageing and Physical Activity Promotion. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71291-8_8
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