Wrestlers with Limb Deficiencies: A Descriptive Study.
Am J Phys Med Rehabil
; 94(12): 1052-7, 2015 Dec.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-25888658
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this study was to determine if wrestling is a safe, positive athletic option for limb-deficient individuals.DESIGN:
This descriptive study consisted of an opportunity sample of limb-deficient wrestlers, aged 5 yrs and older with at least 1 yr of experience. Participants completed a questionnaire regarding health, satisfaction, and achievements. Descriptive statistics were used for analysis.RESULTS:
Sixteen male wrestlers reported nine below-the-knee, five above-the-knee, and three below-the-elbow limb deficiencies. There were nine congenital deficiencies and seven amputations acquired during childhood. Two individuals won National Collegiate Athletic Association championships, and seven competed collegiately. All reported a positive impact on quality-of-life, 87% reported no difficulty finding acceptance with the team, and 50% experienced wrestling-related residual limb complications. Associations between (1) residual limb complications before and during wrestling and (2) skin breakdown before and during wrestling did not demonstrate statistical significance (P = 0.30 and 0.1189, respectively).CONCLUSIONS:
This study suggests that wrestling is a safe, positive sport for limb-deficient individuals, that it fosters competitive equality between impaired and nonimpaired participants, and that it has a positive impact on health and quality-of-life. The incidence of residual limb complications warrants monitoring.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Wrestling
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Disabled Persons
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Lower Extremity Deformities, Congenital
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Amputation, Surgical
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Amputation, Traumatic
Type of study:
Qualitative_research
Aspects:
Patient_preference
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Am J Phys Med Rehabil
Journal subject:
MEDICINA FISICA
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REABILITACAO
Year:
2015
Document type:
Article