Online group exercise for people with Parkinson’s disease: rehabilitation and fitness professionals’ experiences to inform physiotherapy practice and service delivery – a qualitative interview study.
BackgroundObjectiveMethodsResultsConclusionOnline group exercise for people with Parkinson’s disease (PwP) has shown good feasibility, adherence, and health benefits. However, the rapid shift to online formats has raised concerns regarding the quality, content, and accessibility of these programs, e...
| Publicado en: | Physiotherapy Theory & Practice pp. 1 - 12 |
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| Formato: | Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Jul2026
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