Research

Co-developing a Work-Integrated Learning Course in Physical Activity Prescription and Counselling

Using an integrated knowledge translation approach, we are developing and evaluating a hands-on course that supports students to promote and prescribe physical activity with people with spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis at the Yuel Family Physical Activity Research Centre.

Cao, K., Ma, J.K., Abe, C., Zelatelj, M., Walkes, M., Skeats, B., Hunt, L. (2023). Developing and Piloting a Process Model for Work-Integrated Learning Course Co-Development. Accepted at International Journal of Work Integrated Learning. 

Student-Led Training in Disability and Physical Activity for UBC Active Kids

As part of KIN 341, students develop a training tailored for UBC Active Kids to work with children with physical disabilities in physical activity settings. One group is selected to work with Active Kids and the faculty supervisor to deliver their work in an annual training to Active Kids Staff.

Shu, H; Olsen, K.; Cao, K.; Martin Ginis, K.A.; le Cornu-Levett, C.; McBride, C.B.; Walden, K.; Ma, J.K. (2025). The use of theory to co-develop an implementation intervention and its effects on physical activity counselling implementation. Accepted at the Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions.

FUNtervals: 4-minute high intensity interval exercise stories for children

Ma, J.K., Sures, S.L., and Gurd, B.J. (2014).  FUNtervals: Fit Breaks in Fewer than Five. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 86(8):50-52. https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2015.1076647

Ma, J.K., Le Mare, L., and Gurd, B.J. (2014).  4 minutes of in-class high intensity interval activity improves selective attention in 9-11 year olds. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 40(3): 238-244. https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2014-0309

Ma, J.K., Le Mare, L., and Gurd, B.J. (2014) Classroom based high-intensity interval activity improves off-task behaviour in primary school students. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 39(12): 1332-1337. https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2014-0125

Resistance Exercise Initiative Toolkit: Strength training prescription guide for physiotherapists treating older adults in-hospital

Chan, A., Hoens, A.M., Singh, C.A., Elashi, M., Gerevas, K., Idle, M., Lundie, J., Urbina, M., Pace, A., Ma, J.K. (2022). Current practice and barriers to physiotherapists’ use of resistance exercise for older adults in acute care. Physiotherapy Canada. https://doi.org/10.3138/ptc-2020-0123

ProACTIVE SCI Toolkit: Physical activity counselling guide for physiotherapists and peers with spinal cord injury

Hoekstra, F., Gainforth, H.L., Broeksteeg^, R., Corras^, S., Collins, D., Eleftheriadou, E., Gaudet^, S., Giroux, E.E., Kuipers, L., McCallum, S., Ma, J.K., de Passillé, E., Rakiecki, D., Rockall, S., van den Berg-Emons, R., van Vilsteren, A., Williamson, M., Wilroy, J., Martin Ginis, K.A. (2024). The co-development and evaluation of an e-learning course on spinal cord injury physical activity counselling: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Medical Education, 6;24(1):240. doi: 10.1186/s12909-024-05141-7. 

Ma, J.K., Walden, K., McBride, C.B., Le Cornu Levett, C., Colistro, R., Plashkes, T., Thorson, T., Shu, H., Martin Ginis, K.A. (2021). Implementation of the spinal cord injury exercise guidelines in the hospital and community settings: Protocol for a type II hybrid trial. Spinal Cord, 60: 53-57. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41393-021-00685-7.  

Ma, J.K., Cheifetz, O., Todd, K.R., Chebaro, C., Phang, S.H., Shaw., R.B., Whaley, K.J., and Martin Ginis, K.A. (2020). Co-development of a physiotherapist-delivered physical activity intervention for adults with spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41393-020-0422-x

Ma, J.K., West, C.R., Martin Ginis, K.A. (2019) The effects of a patient and provider co-developed, behavioural physical activity intervention on physical activity, psychosocial predictors, and fitness in individuals with spinal cord injury: A randomized controlled trial. Sports Medicine, 49(7): 1117-1131. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-019-01118-5

Walters, A. J., Tomasone, J. R., Ma, J.K., Chittenden, M., Leo, J., Weston, Z., Wolfe, D., & Latimer-Cheung, A. E. Disability-specific exercise prescription principles, learning opportunities and resources for exercise professionals to build competencies and foster quality participation: A scoping review. Kinesiology Review (In Press). 

Wu, M., Ma, J.K., Hoens, A.M., Tsui, K., Li, L.C. (2022). Tailoring strength training prescriptions for people with rheumatoid arthritis: A scoping review. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 18(2): 200-215. https://doi.org/10.1177/15598276221125415

Ma, J.K., Ramachandran, S., Sandhu, A., Tsui, K., Hoens, A.M., Hu, D.L.K., Li, L.C. (2022). Tailored interventions for supporting physical activity participation in people with arthritis: A systematic review. Current Treatment Options in Rheumatology. 8, 117-142. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40674-022-00194-5. 

Tomasone, J.R., Ma, J.K., Sweet, S.N., Donkers, S.J., Cao, P., McIntyre, A., Martin Ginis, K.A. (2022). Physical activity following spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord Injury Research Evidence: Professional. https://scireproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Physical-Activity-Participation_FINAL.pdf

Ma, J.K., Leese, J.L., Therrien, S., Hoens, A.M., Tsui, K., Li, L.C. (2022). A scoping review of strength training behaviour change interventions. PLOS One, 17 (2). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.026321

Stamm, T. A., Andrews, M. R., Mosor, E., Ritschl, V., Li, L. C., Ma, J.K., … Gartlehner, G. (2021). Clinical practice guidelines and recommendations in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: systematic review and critical appraisal. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 135, 125-135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinepi.2021.03.005 

Ma, J.K., Floegel, T., Li, L.C., Leese, J., De Vera, M.A., Beauchamp, M.R., Taunton, J., Liu-Ambrose, T., Allen, K.D. (2021). Tailored physical activity behaviour change interventions: Challenges and opportunities. Translation Behavioural Medicine, 11: 2174-2181. https://doi.org/10.1093/tbm/ibab106

*Ma, J.K., *Ramachandran, S.O., Hoens, A.M., McQuitty, S., Sequeira, L., Collins, J.A., Tsui, K., Davidson, E., Jiwa, S., Koehn, C., Li, L.C. (2021). Co-developing strength training behaviour change interventions for people with rheumatoid arthritis. In: McCutcheon C, Reszel J, Kothari A, Graham ID, editors. How We Work Together: The Integrated Knowledge Translation Research Network Casebook. Volume 4. Ottawa, ON: Integrated Knowledge Translation Research Network. 2021; 20-25. Available from: https://iktrn.ohri.ca/projects/casebook/ (*Contributed as co-first authors)

Ma, J.K., and Martin Ginis, K.A. (2018).  A meta-analysis of physical activity interventions in people with physical disabilities: Content, characteristics, and effects on behaviour. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 37: 262-273. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2018.01.006

Williams, T.L., Ma, J.K., Martin Ginis, K.A. (2017).  Participant experiences and perceptions of physical activity-enhancing interventions for people with physical impairments and mobility limitations: A meta-synthesis of qualitative research evidence. Health Psychology Review, 11(2):179-196. https://doi.org/10.1080/17437199.2017.1299027

Martin Ginis, K.A., Ma, J.K., Rimmer J.H., Latimer-Cheung, A.E. (2016). A systematic review of review articles addressing factors related to physical activity participation among children and adults with physical disability. Health Psychology Review, 10(4):478-494. https://doi.org/10.1080/17437199.2016.1198240