Recruitment of veterans from primary care into a physical activity randomized controlled trial: the experience of the VA-STRIDE study

Table 1 Restrictions identified by primary care providers (PCPs) for veterans permitted to participate in moderate-intensity physical activity

PCP-identified restrictions	No. (n = 397)	%
Avoid vigorous activity	217	54.7
Avoid heat	78	19.6
Avoid cold temperatures	77	19.4
Non-weight bearing exercises, only	48	12.1
Avoid exercising alone	27	6.8
Prolong cooldown	25	6.3
Total	472^a

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