Journal of Osteoporosis and Physical Activity
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Physical Therapy and Surgery, Western University, Canada

Biography

Joy MacDermid is a physical therapist, hand therapist, epidemiologist and holds a CIHR New Investigator Award. She is Co-director of the Clinical Research Lab within the Roth | McFarlane Hand & Upper Limb Centre (HULC) and also an Associate Professor (School of Rehabilitation Science) at McMaster University. She is cross-appointed to Departments of Surgery and Epidemiology at both McMaster University and Western University.

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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