Modifying movement-based therapies in German medical rehabilitation to promote a physically active lifestyle using a co-creation approach

Grüne E, Fiedler DV, Popp J, Geidl W, Sudeck G, Pfeifer K (2026)

Publication Type: Conference contribution, Abstract of lecture

Publication year: 2026

Series: Integrating Green Spaces and 24-Hour Movement Behaviours for Combating NCDs.

Pages Range: 325

Conference Proceedings Title: HEPA EUROPE 2026: Green Pathways to Health

Event location: Ljubljana SI

URI: https://research.hanze.nl/ws/files/80349348/HEPA_2026_Abstract_Book.pdf?utm_source=hbo-kennisbank.nl&utm_content=download

DOI: 10.52165/HEPA2026

Abstract

Movement-based therapies aim to enable individuals to engage in physical activity (PA) independently. However, many patients struggle to maintain PA after rehabilitation, highlighting the need for concepts emphasizing sustainable PA. The STABEKO study uses co-creationh involving practitioners and researchers to develop actions for modifying movement-based therapies to promote sustainable PA in three German rehabilitation centres. This contribution examines the co-creation processes and resulting actions for PA promotion. Co-creation processes were documented in structured minutes (n=17), and developed actions were recorded in action plans (n=3). Practitioners assessed the co-creation processes via questionnaire (n=44). Data were analysed descriptively and through document analysis. Each rehabilitation centre conducted 5 to 6 co-creation meetings, with an average of 18 participants per meeting. A total of 25 actions were developed in the centres, assigned to four fields: (1) qualification and team development, (2) optimization of structures and processes, (3) PA promotion programs, and (4) strengthening patient participation. Practitioners rated organization, scientific input, and practitioner involvement very positively, and considered the process and its outcome appropriate and good. A co-creation approach proved suitable for developing actions to modify movement-based therapies. Implementation and effects on sustainable PA promotion will be evaluated in an ongoing effectiveness-implementation study. Based on the overall findings, a dissemination strategy will be developed, guiding and enabling practitioners and policymakers to modify movement-based therapies to promote sustainable PA.

Funding: Funded by the German Pension Insurance, Sections Southern Bavaria and Northern Bavaria.

Authors with CRIS profile

Eva Grüne Lehrstuhl für Sportwissenschaft mit dem Schwerpunkt Bewegung und Gesundheit Johanna Popp Lehrstuhl für Sportwissenschaft mit dem Schwerpunkt Bewegung und Gesundheit Wolfgang Geidl Lehrstuhl für Sportwissenschaft mit dem Schwerpunkt Bewegung und Gesundheit Klaus Pfeifer Lehrstuhl für Sportwissenschaft mit dem Schwerpunkt Bewegung und Gesundheit

Involved external institutions

Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Grüne, E., Fiedler, D.V., Popp, J., Geidl, W., Sudeck, G., & Pfeifer, K. (2026). Modifying movement-based therapies in German medical rehabilitation to promote a physically active lifestyle using a co-creation approach. Paper presentation at HEPA EUROPE 2026, Ljubljana, SI.

MLA:

Grüne, Eva, et al. "Modifying movement-based therapies in German medical rehabilitation to promote a physically active lifestyle using a co-creation approach." Presented at HEPA EUROPE 2026, Ljubljana 2026.

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