Scuba Diving as a Form of Rehabilitation for People with Physical Disabilities

被引:8
作者
Henrykowska, Gabriela [1 ]
Soin, Joanna [2 ]
Siermontowski, Piotr [3 ]
机构
[1] Med Univ Lodz, Dept Epidemiol & Publ Hlth, PL-90752 Lodz, Poland
[2] Stefan Batory State Univ, Inst Hlth Sci, PL-96100 Skierniewice, Poland
[3] Polish Naval Acad Heroes Westerplatte, Dept Underwater Work Technol, PL-81103 Gdynia, Poland
关键词
scuba diving; rehabilitation in disability; quality of life; EXERCISE; FITNESS;
D O I
10.3390/ijerph18115678
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
(1) Background: The exploration of the potential therapeutic benefits of scuba diving for the mental and physical health of people with physical disabilities. (2) Methods: The research was conducted on a group of 240 people (men and women) with physical disabilities, using the survey designed by one of the authors. The subjective sense of physical and mental fitness was analyzed in retrospective and real terms. (3) Results: Significant increases in self-esteem, belief in our own abilities (self-confidence) and improvement in the ability to engage in social interactions were observed in the group of scuba divers with disabilities compared to individuals with disabilities not practicing diving. The respondents also declared an improvement in the efficiency of the respiratory system and stressed that a water environment increased their motor skills and relieved pain. (4) Conclusions: Diving can become one of the forms of rehabilitation for people with disabilities. There is a need for further research to expand our understanding of the benefits and possible health problems involved in diving. These activities have a huge impact on improving the quality of life of people with disabilities.
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