Research and analysis

Physical activity in disabled children and disabled young people: evidence review

Findings of a rapid evidence review into the health benefits and potential risks of physical activity for children and young people who have disabilities.

Documents

Appendix 1: eligibility criteria

Appendix 2: search strategy

Appendix 4: PRISMA flow diagram

Appendix 5: list of excluded studies

Details

A rapid review of the available scientific evidence on the health and wellbeing benefits, as well as potential risks, of physical activity for disabled children and disabled young people.

For a summary of the methodology, findings and potential physical activity opportunities, see Physical activity guidelines for disabled children and disabled young people: methodology.

Published 16 February 2022
Last updated 12 April 2022 + show all updates
  1. Added Welsh translation.

  2. First published.