Journal of Osteoporosis and Physical Activity
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Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Canada

Biography

Dr. Dianne Bryant is an Associate Professor in the School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences and in the Department of Surgery in the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, at the University of Western Ontario. She is also a Part-time Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics at McMaster University and the Director of Empower Health Research Inc. She is recognized as an outstanding researcher demonstrating leadership and creativity in the development of study methodology to facilitate research in surgery and rehabilitation.

Publications

• Research Article   
  Exercise Preferences for People with Osteoporosis, Identifying Barriers, Facilitators, Needs and Goals of Exercise
  Author(s): Christina Ziebart*, Joy MacDermid, Dianne Bryant, Mike Szekeres, Nina Suh and Aliya Khan
  
  Purpose: It is challenging for many people with osteoporosis to initiate and adhere to an exercise program. Currently there is little evidence on exercise preferences of people with osteoporosis, yet these factors may contribute to improved exercise adherence. Therefore, this project surveyed patients with osteoporosis to understand their exercise preferences, barriers, needs, and goals. Methods: The Personalized Exercise Questionnaire (PEQ) was used to gain insight into the barriers, facilitators, and goals related to exercise. Participants were recruited from a subspecialty metabolic bone disorder clinic, within the Greater Toronto Area, in Ontario, with a large population of osteoporotic patients. Data collection took place, inside the clinic, from December 2018 to June 2019 Results: Data on a total of 287 surveys were collect.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2329-9509.20.8.221

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