Obesity and lack of physical activity are an increasing problem. In addition to common
barriers to physical activity, people with epilepsy also face fear of exercise-induced seizures,
medication side effects, and, often, confusing advice regarding the safety of exercise. To
explore barriers faced by people with epilepsy, we mailed a survey to 412 adult patients with
epilepsy from an epilepsy center in Kansas. Survey items assessed patients' exercise habits,
attitudes regarding exercise, and barriers to exercise. Forty-seven percent completed the …