The type of residence influences exercise participation; individuals living in non-nursing home settings exercised more. Caregivers in the nursing homes had more negative attitudes about exercise than their non-nursing home counterparts. Health status or level of impairment of subjects did not influence exercise participation in this study.

So What? There are several implications that stem from the results and conclusion of this study. However, perhaps most profound is the implication that one's (an individual with cerebral palsy's) participation in exercise programs is directly related to the caregiver's attitude. This does not come as a surprise, as we are well aware of the influence social groups have on behavior. This does, however, point to the significance of caregiver education regarding the potential benefits of exercise programming for individuals with disabilities. As a result of these findings, further research might examine the specifics of exercise programming for individuals with cerebral palsy as well as factors influencing exercise adherence.