This page contains references of published reviews in physical activity and health. This page has recently been updated to include 2007 review references.
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Reviews:
Biddle, S. J. H., Whitehead, S. H., O’Donovan, T. M. & Nevill, M. E. (2005). Correlates of participation in physical activity for adolescent girls: A systematic review of recent literature. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 2(4): 423-434.
DeMattia, L., Lemont, L., Meurer, L. (2007). Do interventions to limit sedentary behaviours change behaviour and reduce childhood obesity? A critical review of the literature. Obesity Reviews 8(1):69-81.
Ekeland, E., Heian, F. & Hagen, K. B. (2005). Can exercise improve self esteem in children and young people? A systematic review of randomised controlled trials. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 39(11): 792-798.
Giannini, C., de Giorgis, T., Mohn, A. & Chiarelli, F. (2007). Role of physical exercise in children and adolescents with diabetes mellitus. Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, 20 (2):173-84.
Fairclough, S. (2005). Physical activity levels in middle and high school Physical Education: A review. Pediatric Exercise Science, 17(3), 217-236.
Fairclough, S. J. & Stratton, G. (2006). A review of physical activity levels during elementary school physical education. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 25(2): 239-257.
Flodmark, C-E, Marcus, C. & Britton, M. (2006). Interventions to prevent obesity in children and adolescents: A systematic literature review. International Journal of Obesity, 30(4): 579-589.
Froberg, K. & Andersen, L. B. (2005). Mini Review: Physical activity and fitness and its relations to cardiovascular disease risk factors in children. International Journal of Obesity, 29: SUPP/2, S34-S39.
Harris, J. & Cale, L. (2006). A review of children's fitness testing. European Physical Education Review, 12(2): 201-225.
Jago, R. & Baranowski, T. (2004). Non-curricular approaches for increasing physical activity in youth: A review. Preventive Medicine, 39(1), 157-163.
Lotan, M., Merrick, J. & Carmeli, E. (2005). Physical activity in adolescence. A review with clinical suggestions. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 17(1), 13-22.
Morgan, O. (2005). Approaches to increase physical activity: reviewing the evidence for exercise-referral schemes. Public Health, 119(5): 361-370.
Must, A. & Tybor, D. J. (2005). Physical activity and sedentary behavior: a review of longitudinal studies of weight and adiposity in youth. International Journal of Obesity, 29:SUPP/2, S84-S96.
Rees, R., Kavanagh, J., Harden, A., Shephers, J. et al. (2006). Young people and physical activity: a systematic review matching their views to effective interventions. Health Education Research 21(6):806-25
Reilly, J. J. & McDowell, Z. C. (2003). Physical activity interventions in the prevention and treatment of paediatric obesity: systematic review and critical appraisal. Proceedings - Nutrition Society of London, 62(3), 611-619.
Sallis, J. F., Prochaska, J. J. & Taylor, W. C. (2000). A review of correlates of physical activity of children and adolescents. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 32(5): 963-975.
Vicente-Rodriguez, G. (2006). How does exercise affect bone development during growth? Review article. Sports Medicine, 36(7):561-569.
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Barnes, D.E., Whitmer, R.A. & Yaffe, K. (2007). Physical activity and dementia: The need for prevention trials. Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews, 35 (1): 24-9
Cunningham, G. O. & Michale, Y. L. (2004). Concepts guiding the study of the impact of the built environment on physical activity for older adults: a review of the literature. American Journal of Health, 18(6): 435-443.
Focht, B. C. (2006). Effectiveness of exercise interventions in reducing pain symptoms among older adults with knee osteoarthritis: A review. Journal of Aging And Physical Activity, 14(2): 212-235.
Gardner, M. M., Robertson, M. C. & Campbell, A.J. (2000). Exercise in preventing falls and fall related injuries in older people: a review of randomised controlled trials. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 34(1): 7-17.
Hui, E.K. & Rubenstein, L.Z. (2006). Promting physical activity and exercise in older adults. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association 7(5): 310-314
Pennathur, A., Magham, R., Contreras, L. R. & Dowling, W. (2003).
Daily living activities in older adults: Part I - a review of physical activity and dietary intake assessment methods. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 32(6): 389-404.
Struck, B.D. & Ross, K.M. (2006). Health promotion in older adults. Prescribing exercise for the frail and house bound. Geriatrics 61(5):22-27
Taylor, A. H., Cable, N. T., Faulkner, G., Hilisdon, M., Narici, M. & Van Der Bij, A. K. (2004). Physical activity and older adults: a review of health benefits and the effectiveness of interventions. Journal of Sports Sciences, 22(8): 703-725.
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Avenell, A., Brown, T. J., McGee, M. A., Campbell, M. K., Grant, A. M., Broom, J., Jung, R. T. & Smith, W. C. (2004). What interventions should we add to weight reducing diets in adults with obesity? A systematic review of randomized controlled trials of adding drug therapy, exercise, behaviour therapy or combinations of these interventions. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 17(4), 293-316.
Bensimhon, D. R., Kraus, W. E. & Donahue, M. P. (2006). Obesity and physical activity: A review. American Heart Journal, 151(3): 598-603.
Borghouts, L.B. & Keizer, H.A. (2000). Exercise and insulin sensitivity: a review. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 21(1): 1-12.
Carroll, S. & Dudfield, M. (2004). What is the relationship between exercise and metabolic abnormalities?: A Review of the Metabolic Syndrome. Sports Medicine, 34(6), 371-418.
Crizzle, A.M. & Newhouse, I.J. (2006). Is physical exercise beneficial for persons with Parkinson's disease? Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, 16(5): 422-5
Evidence Based Medicine. (2004). Review: exercise based cardiac rehabilitation reduces all cause and cardiac mortality in coronary heart disease. Evidence Based Medicine, 9(6), 175.
Evidence Based Medicine. (2004). Review: exercise training in patients with heart failure is safe. Evidence Based Medicine, 9(6), 174.
Evidence Based Medicine. (2004). Review: limited data on dietary treatment of type 2 diabetes show that dietary advice plus exercise appears more beneficial than dietary advice alone. Evidence Based Medicine, 9(6), 177.
Fogelholm, M., & Kukkonen-Harjula, K. (2000). Does physical activity prevent weight gain - a systematic review. Obesity Reviews, 1(2) , 95-111.
Friedenreich, C.M., & Thune, I. (2001). A review of physical activity and prostate cancer risk. Cancer Cause Control, 12(5): 461-475.
Gassner, L. A., Dunn, S. & Piller, N. (2003). Aerobic exercise and the post myocardial infarction patient: A review of the literature. Heart and Lung, 32(4): 258-265.
Gilcreast, D. M. (2004). Type 2 diabetes, health disparities, and exercise: A review of the literature. Journal of Multicultural Nursing and Health, 10(2): 62-67.
Hogan, M. (2005). Physical and cognitive activity and exercise for older adults: A review. International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 60(2), 95-126.
Ignarro, L.J., Balestrieri, M.L. & Napoli, C. (2007). Nutrition, physical activity and cardiovascular disease: An update. Cardiovascular Research, 73(2):326-340.
Kirshbaum, M.N. (2007). A review of the benefits of whole body exercise during and after treatment for breast cancer. Journal of Clinical Nursing 16(1):104-21
Norris, S. L, Zhang, X., Avenell, A., Gregg, E., Bowman, B., Schmid, C. H. & Lau, J. (2005). Long-term effectiveness of weight loss interventions in adults with pre-diabetes: A review. American Journal of Preventative Medicine, 28(1), 126-139.
O Brien, K., Nixon, S., Tynan, A.-M. & Glazier, R. H. (2004). Effectiveness of aerobic exercise in adults living with HIV/AIDS: Systematic review. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 36(10), 1659-1666.
Smart, N. & Marwick, T. H. (2004). Exercise training for patients with heart failure: A systematic review of factors that improve mortality and morbidity. American Journal of Medicine, 116, 69-706.
Wareham, N. J., van Sluijs, E. M. F., Ekelund, U. (2005). Symposium on 'Prevention of obesity': Physical activity and obesity prevention: a review of the current evidence. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 64(4): 581-584.
Westby, M.D. (2001). Physical Therapy - Exercise - A Health Professional's Guide to Exercise Prescription for People With Arthritis: A Review of Aerobic Fitness Activities. Arthritis Care and Research, 45(6): 501-511.
Wike, J. & Kernan, M. (2005). Sudden cardiac death in the active adult: causes, screening and preventive strategies. Current Sports Medicine Reports 4(2):76-82
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Badland, H. M. & Schofield, G. M. (2004). Physical activity interventions in the workplace: A review and future for New Zealand research. New Zealand Journal of Sports Medicine, 32(1): 14-19.
Engbers, L.H., van Poppel, M.N., Chin A Paw, M.J. & van Mechelen, W. (2005). Worksite health promotion programs with environmental changes: a systematic review. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 29(1):61-70.
Marshall, A.L. (2004). Challenges and opportunities for promoting physical activity in the workplace. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 7 (1):S60-S66.
Peersman, G., Harden, A. and Oliver, S. (1998). Effectiveness of Health Promotion Interventions in the Workplace: A Review. London: Health Education Authority.
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Copeland, J. L., Chu, S. Y. & Tremblay, M. S. (2004). Aging, physical activity, and hormones in women - A review. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 12(1): 101-116.
Asikainen, T.-M., Kukkonen-Harjula, K. & Miilunpalo, S. (2004). Exercise for health for early postmenopausal women: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Sports Medicine, 34(11), 753-778.
Curioni, C. C. & Lourenco, P. M. (2005). Long-term weight loss after diet and exercise: a systematic review. International Journal Of Obesity, 29(10), 1168-1174.
Heath, G. W., Brownson, R. C., Kruger, J., Miles, R., Powell, K. E., Ramsey, L. T. and the Task Force on Community Preventive Services. (2006). The effectiveness of urban design and land use and transport policies and practices to increase physical activity: A systematic review. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 3, Suppl. S55-S76.
Hutzler, Y. (2003). Attitudes Toward the Participation of Individuals With Disabilities in Physical Activity: A Review. Quest, 55(4), 347-373.
Humpel, N., Owen, N., and Leslie, E. (2002). Environmental factors associated with adults' participation in physical activity - A review. A systematic review. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 22(3): 188-199.
Kahn, E. B., Ramsey, L. T., Brownson, R. C., Heath, G. W., Howze, E. H., Powell, K. E., Stone, E. J., Rajab, M. W. & Corsoet, P. (2002). The effectiveness of interventions to increase physical activity: A systematic review. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 22(4) Suppl: 73-107.
Kroeze, W., Werkman, A. and Brug, J. (2006). A systematic review of randomized trials on the effectiveness of computer-tailored education on physical activity and dietary behaviours. Annals of Behavioural Medicine, 31(3), 205-223.
Lotan, M., Merrick, J. & Carmeli, E. (2005). A review of physical activity and well-being. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 17(1), 23-32.
Oglivie, D., Egan, M., Hamilton, V. & Petticrew, M. (2004). Promoting walking and cycling as an alternative to using cars: systematic review. British Medical Journal, 9(329), 763.
Penedo, F. J. & Dahn, J. R. (2005). Exercise and well-being: a review of mental and physical health benefits associated with physical activity. Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 18(2): 189-194.
Shilts, M. K., Horowitz, M. and Townsend, M. S. (2004). Goal Setting as a Strategy for Dietary and Physical Activity Behavior Change: A Review of the Literature. American Journal of Health Promotion, 19(2), 81-93.
Spence, J. C. McGannon, K. R. & Poon, P. (2005). The effect of exercise on global self-esteem: A quantitative review. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 27(3).
Tammelin, T. (2005). A review of longitudinal studies on youth predictors of adulthood physical activity. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 17(1), 3-12.
Tomporowski, P. D. (2003). Cognitive and behavioural responses to acute exercise in youths: A review. Pediatric Exercise Ssience, 15(4), 348-359.
van der Bij, A.K., Laurant, M.G.H., and Wensing, M. (2002). Effectiveness of physical activity interventions for older adults - A review. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 22(2): 120-133.
Volek, J. S. and Forsythe, C. E. (2005). Diet and exercise for weight loss: a review of current issues. Sports Medicine, 35(1), 1-9.
Zamboni, M., Mazzali, G., Zoico, E., Harris, T. B., Meigs, J. B., Di Francesco, V., Fantin, F., Bissoli, L. & Bosello, O. (2005). Health consequences of obesity in the elderly: a review of four unresolved questions. International Journal Of Obesity, 29(9), 1011-1029.
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