Meta-Analysis of Physical Activity Levels in Youth With and Without Disabilities

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore the current levels of physical activity among youth with disabilities using meta-analysis. The search identified 11 publications including 729 participants (age 4-20 yr). The overall effect size for 11 studies was Hedges g = 0.60 (SE = 0.18, 95% confidence interval [CI] [0.24, 0.96], p .85). Results also suggested that the differences in physical activity between youth with and without disabilities were affected by age (13 yr, g = 0.37, SE = 0.10, 95% CI [0.18, 0.57], p .6)