How Much The Self-Reported Physical Activity Change in Patients With Physical Disabilities Hospitalized for Rehabilitation in A Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic

Disability was defined by WHOas a restriction or lack of ability to perform daily activity, but this definition was later changedto problems in functioning in the WHO classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Osteoarthritis, back pain, neck pain, rheumatologic diseases, neurologic disorders (stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson diseases) can cause physical disabilities.Recent studies have shown that; high levels ofdisability is related with low levels of physical activity.Individuals with disability are commonly hospitalized ininpatients clinicsfor rehabilitation, which aims to achieveoptimal functional level ofpatients within their own limitations.A rehabilitation program can be an excellent opportunity to integrate post-rehabilitation physical activity into their lifestyle.This study aimed to examine the short term effect of inpatient rehabilitation program on self -reported physical activity both participants with physical disabilities due to musculoskeletal, and neurological disorders