The meaning of exercise and physical activity in community dwelling people with multiple sclerosis

Figures & data

Table 1. Demographic profile of sixteen interview participants with multiple sclerosis.

Name	Age	Functional level	Impact of MS on exerciseand physical activity	Occupation	F/M	Type of MS
Grace	47	I- mobility without aid	Severely affected	Retired	F	RR
Tom	70	I- mobility with aid	Severely affected	Retired	M	SP
Anne	63	I-mobility with aid	Mildly affected	Volunteer	F	U
James	53	I-mobility with aid	Moderately affected	Retired	M	PP
Jill	47	I- mobility without aid	Severely affected	Unemployed	F	SP
John	62	D- powered wheelchair	Severely affected	Retired	M	PP
Harry	71	I- mobility with aid	Severely affected	Retired	M	U
Sue	50	I- mobility without aid	Severely affected	Retired	F	RR
Pam	65	I- mobility without aid	Moderately affected	Unemployed	F	U
Lily	66	I-mobility with aid	Mildly affected	Employed	F	PP
Linda	71	I-mobility with aid	Moderately affected	Retired	F	U
Eileen	72	I- powered wheelchair	Severely affected	Retired	F	U
Mary	60	I- mobility with aid	Moderately affected	Retired	F	PP
Ivy	68	I-mobility with aid	Severely affected	Retired	F	PP
Bev	55	I-mobility with aid	Moderately affected	Retired	F	SP
Carol	61	I- mobility without aid	Moderately affected	Retired	F	SP

D: Dependent; F: Female; I: Independent; M: Male; PP: Primary Progressive; RR: Relapsing Remitting; SP: Secondary Progressive; U: Unknown.