《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2017, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (3): 315-318.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2017.03.014

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Improvement of Body Function with Physical Exercise in People with Disabilities (review)

WU Ming, LI Xin, DU Ruo-fei   

  1. China Key Laboratory of Classification, Evaluation and Rehabilitation (Sport) of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450000, China
  • Received:2017-01-10 Published:2017-03-05 Online:2017-03-31
  • Contact: Correspondence to LI Xin. E-mail: xinlibox@zzu.edu.cn

Abstract: Based on the theory and approach of International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), the literatures on the improvement of physical function by physical exercise were reviewed. People with disabilities can improve their body functions, including mental function, cardiovascular, blood, immune and respiratory function and neuromuscular skeletal and motor related functions via sport and exercise rehabilitation. Some advice was suggested about sports rehabilitation for the disabled.

Key words: people with disabilities, physical exercise, body function, program, review

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