Tele-exercise to Improve Cardiometabolic Health for People with Mobility Disabilities 1192

Monday, October 27, 2025

4:45 PM - 5:45 PM

Location: ROOM: Private Dining Room #5 >>> DIRECTIONS Third Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed right and then right again after the stairs. PDR #5 is located at the end of the corridor on the left.

Corresponding Presenter(s)

Yumi Kim (she/her/hers)

Scientist I
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Slides Slides

Presenter(s)

Byron Lai, n/a (he/him/his)

Assistant Professor
Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Children’s Hospital of Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Jereme D. Wilroy, PhD

Associate Professor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Trussville, Alabama, United States

Non-Presenting Contributor(s)

Hui-Ju (Zoe) Young, n/a

Scientist/Associate Director
University of Alabama at Birmingham/National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD)
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
YK

Younguk Kim

Postdoctoral Research Fellow
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Hoover, Alabama, United States
James Rimmer, n/a

Research Director
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Presenter(s)

BL

Bright Larsen

Student Research Member
UAB
Pelham, AL, United States

Non-presenting author(s)

RO

Robert Oster, PhD

This symposium will highlight innovative, technology-driven approaches to delivering exercise interventions remotely for individuals with mobility limitations. With limited access to in-person fitness programs and high rates of cardiometabolic conditions in this population, tele-exercise offers a scalable, accessible solution to promote health and prevent disease. Presenters will share research findings on the effectiveness of tele-exercise programs in improving cardiovascular and metabolic health outcomes, discuss strategies for tailoring interventions to individual needs, and explore how technology can bridge gaps in access to care. The session will also address practical considerations for implementation, including participant engagement, equipment needs, and program delivery models. By focusing on inclusive, evidence-based solutions, this symposium aims to inform clinicians, researchers, and policymakers about the potential of tele-exercise to advance health equity and improve quality of life for people with mobility disabilities. Attendees will leave with actionable insights for integrating tele-exercise into clinical and community settings.

Learning Objectives:

Describe the current evidence base and unmet needs related to cardiometabolic health among children and adults with physical disabilities.
Compare the design and outcomes of three NIH-funded tele-exercise clinical trials targeting cardiometabolic risk reduction in pediatric and adult disability populations.
Identify key strategies to enhance engagement, adherence, and accessibility in the delivery of telehealth-based exercise interventions for people with mobility limitations.