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April 14, 2026Open Access

Healthcare professionals consensus on purpose, content and frequency of physical activity for older adults during the non-weight-bearing rehabilitation: an iterative consensus study

Key Points

To establish a consensus on effective physical activity interventions for older adults in non-weight-bearing rehabilitation.
Iterative consensus-building approach among healthcare professionals.
Discussion of purpose, content, and frequency of physical activity.
Focus on individual customization based on patient conditions and goals.
Broad agreement on the importance of physical activity in rehabilitation.
Emphasis on tailoring interventions to individual abilities and needs.

Abstract

This study provides a consensus-based foundation for developing physical activity interventions for older adults during non-weight-bearing rehabilitation. Although there was broad agreement on most statements, participants emphasized the importance of tailoring interventions to each patient's individual condition, abilities, and goals.

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Garderen et al. (Sun,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ddd99ae195c95cdefd6da4 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/s41999-026-01463-5

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