An exploratory content analysis of how physiotherapists perceive barriers and facilitators to participation in physical activity among adults with disability.

: To explore the perceived barriers and facilitators to participation in physical activity among adults with disability, from the perspective of physiotherapists. : A convenience sample of 20 participants recruited from delegates attending a symposium at the 2015 Australian Physiotherapy Association conference. The participants completed a brief questionnaire. Content analysis was completed using an inductive approach. : Participants reported 18 facilitators and 18 barriers to participation in physical activity among adults with disability. The top five reported facilitators were as follows: having support ( = 17 responses), having a choice of opportunities ( = 10 responses), access to suitable venues and equipment ( = 10 responses), enjoying physical activity ( = 8 responses), and high self-efficacy ( = 7 responses). The top five reported barriers were as follows: reduced access to programs and opportunities ( = 15 responses), lack of support or social isolation ( = 14 responses), lack of transport ( = 7 responses), financial strain ( = 7 responses), and physical ability ( = 7 responses). : Physiotherapists who have a strong interest in the physical activity habits of adults with disabilities recognize a wide range of facilitators and barriers to their participation. Psychosocial beliefs and behaviors (i.e., self-efficacy, motivation, fear, and attitude) of adults with disability might be more important influencers of physical activity participation than impairments of body structure and function.