Physical Activity and Psychosocial Outcomes in Adults with Achondroplasia: An Exploratory Study
This study provides preliminary evidence suggesting potential benefits of moderate-intensity physical activity on health-related quality of life and mental health among adults with achondroplasia, with notable gender differences. While limited by sample size and study design, the findings highlight the need for larger, longitudinal studies to further explore the role of physical activity in enhancing well-being in this population.
Authors
- Orlando Fernandes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7273-8774)
- Inês Alves (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8963-4736)
- Sofia Tavares (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2553-5370)
- Maria António Castro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1500-355X)
Institutions
- Instituto Politécnico de Leiria (PT)
- University of Évora (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
- Published
- 2024-08-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21091160
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Connective tissue disorders research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.75
Funders
- Universidade de Coimbra
- Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia