Effects of Disability-Associated Low Energy Expenditure Deconditioning Syndrome

In Brief People with neuromuscular disabilities have high rates of sedentary behavior predisposing them to severe deconditioning and significant health risk. We describe this as disability-associated low energy expenditure deconditioning syndrome and propose new approaches for promoting light-to-moderate intensity physical activity in people with disabilities. Deconditioning in people with neuromuscular disabilities has a substantial negative effect on their health, function, employment status, community participation, and quality of life.