Considerations for the development of a physical activity guide for Canadians with physical disabilities

Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism

Volumn 32, Issue SUPPL. 2E, 2007, Pages

  Martin Ginis, Kathleen A ^a   Hicks, Audrey L ^a  

^a MCMASTER UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Barriers; Exercise; Health benefits; Physical activity; Physical disability

Indexed keywords

EID: 38149039461     PISSN: 17155312     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1139/H07-108     Document Type: Review

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