Facilitators and barriers
exercisesDiversity
DILATION, HOLIDAYS
We identified 7 overarching themes that captured patients’ perceived facilitators and barriers during their participation in the exercise program: intention to engage in exercise, supervision, psychosocial context, physical condition, logistics, content of the exercise program, and information about the exercise program and training progress (Table Overarching themes that capture patients’ perceived facilitators and barriers to exercise adherenceMotivation and commitmentPersonal goalsFunPast positive exercise experiencesEmotionsLimited body confidenceNot feeling like itMotivating influenceExpertiseMental supportObligationSocial supportEmbedding in daily lifeEsophageal dilation therapyGeneral physical complaintsPre-existing injuriesAvailability of equipmentLocationWeather circumstancesTimeFlexibility appointmentsConflicting activitiesNational holidays and vacationWeather circumstancesInflexibility appointmentsIndividualization of exercisesDiversity of exercise componentsLimited variation in exercisesIntensified training loadKnowledge on training scheduleProgressQuantification of physical activity