An exploration of barriers and facilitators to older adults’ participation in higher impact physical activity and bone health: a qualitative study

This qualitative study explored the acceptability of high-impact physical activity for increasing bone strength in later life. Thematic analysis established the barriers and facilitators to this physical activity. They prioritised joint over skeletal health, of which they had little concept. Interventions need to clearly communicate the rationale and benefits.The aim of this study was to explore the acceptability of doing high-impact physical...