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Edward Wang
Researcher at University of Illinois at Chicago
Publications - 64
Citations - 4071
Edward Wang is an academic researcher from University of Illinois at Chicago. The author has contributed to research in topics: Poison control & Randomized controlled trial. The author has an hindex of 30, co-authored 63 publications receiving 3666 citations. Previous affiliations of Edward Wang include University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign.
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Physical activity participation among persons with disabilities: barriers and facilitators.
TL;DR: In this article, focus groups were conducted in ten regions across the United States in 2001 to 2002 with four types of participants: (1) consumers with disabilities, (2) architects, (3) fitness and recreation professionals, and (4) city planners and park district managers.
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Barriers associated with exercise and community access for individuals with stroke.
TL;DR: People with stroke reported several barriers that prevented or reduced their participation in exercise, and healthcare professionals must identify and remove these barriers to promote greater participation in Exercise among people with stroke.
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Obesity and obesity-related secondary conditions in adolescents with intellectual/developmental disabilities
TL;DR: Obese youth with IDD have a high number of obesity-related secondary conditions predisposing them to greater health problems as they transition into adulthood, and federal and local initiatives to reduce obesity among youth in the general population must recognise the need for interventions that are also relevant for youth withIDD.
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Improvements in physical fitness in adults with Down syndrome.
TL;DR: Great effort must be made to promote increases in physical activity participation among persons with Down syndrome and developmental disabilities in order to reduce the potential health risks associated with low fitness and sedentary behavior.
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Accessibility of health clubs for people with mobility disabilities and visual impairments.
TL;DR: People with mobility disabilities and visual impairments have difficulty accessing various areas of fitness facilities and health clubs, and AIMFREE is an important tool for increasing awareness of these accessibility barriers for people with disabilities.