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ArticleMultiple sclerosis (Houndmills, Basingstoke, England)2026

Built-environment correlates of physical activity in youth with multiple sclerosis.

Sonika Kumari, Samantha Stephens, Paul Yejong Yoo, Kelly P Arbour-Nicitopoulos, Brian M Feldman, Marcia L Finlayson, Ruth Ann Marrie, Robert Motl, Teresa To, E Ann Yeh

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Sonika KumariInstitute of Medical Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada; Department of Pediatrics Division of Neurology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-9800-8964
Samantha StephensDepartment of Pediatrics Division of Neurology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada.ORCID 0000-0003-0887-1380
Paul Yejong YooProgram in Neurosciences and Mental Health, SickKids Research Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-7327-8244
Kelly P Arbour-NicitopoulosFaculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Brian M FeldmanChild Health Evaluative Sciences Program, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Rheumatology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Marcia L FinlaysonSchool of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-1774-4810
Ruth Ann MarrieFaculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-1855-5595
Robert MotlKinesiology and Nutrition, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago,IL, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-5894-2290
Teresa ToChild Health Evaluative Sciences, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada.
E Ann YehInstitute of Medical Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada; Department of Pediatrics Division of Neurology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada; Program in Neurosciences and Mental Health, SickKids Research Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-5393-7417

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Abstract

backgroundHigher levels of physical activity (PA) among youth with multiple sclerosis (MS) associate with lower levels of disease activity, and better psychosocial outcomes. Yet, youth with MS remain inactive. Built-environment features may explain low PA and inform intervention design.

objectivesThis cross-sectional study examined associations between built-environment features and PA levels among youth with MS.

methodsYouth (⩽18 years) with MS completed the Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire (GLTEQ) for overall PA and a health contribution score (HCS; moderate & vigorous PA) in metabolic equivalents (METs). Built-environment features (intersections, green space, Walk/Transit Score) were linked to postal codes using the CANUE repository. Associations were analyzed using Spearman's correlation.

resultOur sample included 59 youth (median age 15 ± 3 years; 61% female). Median GLTEQ and HCS scores were 43 ± 44 and 35 ± 42 METs/minutes/week. Greater greenspace at 500 m positively associated with GLTEQ and HCS (

conclusionWe found associations between PA levels and greenspace and intersection density. Reasons for this require further investigation.

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Built EnvironmentExerciseMultiple SclerosisAdolescentCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMalebuilt environmentgreen spaceHealth behaviorhealth promotionmultiple sclerosispediatric-onset MSphysical activity

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PMCPMC13247229

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