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Greenfields Outdoor Fitness Two-Person Accessible Vertical Press GR2005-1-47-W
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Greenfields Outdoor Fitness Two-Person Accessible Chest Press GR2005-1-48A-W
thousands of communities across North America have discovered, outdoor fitness equipment is a unique, fun, and cost-effective solution for a population that increasingly struggles with obesity...
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References
Childhood obesity facts. ...
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8.5 Updating Standards in the Future
As noted above, the general population is increasingly overweight and obese; if population heights and weights change significantly, this might alter dimensions required for equipment accessibility...
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Conclusions
Increasing the minimum width is recommended if accommodating individuals that are morbidly obese and/or use bariatric wheelchairs is also a priority....
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1.1 Recognizing the Barriers
More diverse groups of “real” people are using fitness centers, including older adults, obese people and others who have never before exercised. ...
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National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD)
NCHPAD welcomes organizations who are working to decrease chronic disease and obesity to join in the inclusion efforts NCHPAD is the premier resource for information on physical activity...
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c. Transfer Surface Size for Diagnostic Equipment Used by Patients in the Supine, Prone, or Side-lying Position
Those advocating for a larger width were concerned about the ability of the patient to reposition after transfer and about accommodating obese patients....
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M302.2.3 Size (Section-by-Section Analysis)
two of the commenters, accessibility consultant and disability advocate, stated that the proposed dimensions were insufficient citing concerns for persons of larger stature or who are obese...
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Aquatic Access ADA-Compliant LIfts
These lifts provide access to aquatic activities for everyone who has difficulty with stairs or ladders, including the overweight and clinically obese. ...
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National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)
of health indicators such as: Health insurance coverage and its relationship to access and utilization of health care services Prevalence of health conditions such as obesity...
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Overview
The patterns of inactivity in childhood and adolescence track to higher rates of inactivity, obesity, and other health problems in adulthood....
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T402 Ramps and Bridgeplates
., larger or more complex devices, growing obesity rates)....
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Introduction
Furthermore, the question of how to accommodate morbidly obese individuals still needs to be addressed....
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Seating Accommodations
., because of obesity or a disability) can be required to pay for two seats....
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3.2 Getting on the Table
An accessible table is easier for everyone to use including patients who are obese, who have arthritis, older adults, pregnant women and anyone with a temporary or chronic condition that...
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seca 676 r Digital Wheelchair Scale with Handrail and Integrated RS232 Interface
In seconds, it provides the ideal ice-breaker for your overweight patients by drawing attention to the subject of overweight and obesity without making them feel uncomfortable....
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1.4 Overview of Report
time, information, or resources to fully address medical diagnostic equipment accessibility standards for a critical subpopulation of individuals with disabilities: adults with severe obesity...
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3.1 Getting Weighed
Awhile after the scale was purchased, her doctor commented that she had another patient who used a wheelchair that needed to use the scale and she also used the scale for an obese patient...
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seca 684 r Digital Multifunctional Scale with Integrated RS232 Interface
In seconds, it provides the ideal ice-breaker for your overweight patients by drawing attention to the subject of overweight and obesity without making them feel uncomfortable....
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Tips for Weighing People Using an Accessible Scale
It is well documented that weight gain and obesity can be linked to: Cardiovascular Disease; High Blood Pressure; Unhealthy Cholesterol Levels and Lipid Levels;...
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Wheelchair Securement Systems
manufacturer) merely stating general opposition to the proposal and the other commenter (a public transit agency) expressing concern about safety in light of larger mobility devices and rising obesity...
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Notes
J As noted in Sections 1 and 8, this report does not address accessibility standards for children or for individuals with extreme obesity....
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seca 664 Digital Wheelchair Scale with Wireless Transmission
In seconds, it provides the ideal ice-breaker for your overweight patients by drawing attention to the subject of overweight and obesity without making them feel uncomfortable....
