Association among practice frequency on depression and stress among competitive US male wheelchair rugby athletes with tetraplegia

Silveira, Stephanie L.; Ledoux, Tracey; Cottingham, Michael; Hernandez, Daphne C.

doi:10.1038/sc.2017.40

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“…In this study, MCS was statistically lower in non-athlete with SCI group, as compared to Paralympic and Healthy groups. Nonetheless, psychological variables related to engaging in competitive sport may have impacted the participants' motivation [26]. It might be the reason why the Paralympic group demonstrated similar scores to the active, healthy group since the Paralympic participants of this study are used to participate to National competition of Paralympic table tennis and basketball, and wheelchair fencing, 31.25% of them to International competitions.…”

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confidence: 96%

Comparative Study of the Psychological Well-Being of Healthy Volunteers, Paralympic Athletes and Non-Athletes with Spinal Cord Injury, Assessed by Short Form Survey (SF-36)

Clemente¹,

Miguel²,

Santos³

2019

International Journal of Sports and Physical Education

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People with spinal cord injury are susceptible to several secondary problems, such as pressure ulcers, urinary tract infections, spasticity, contractures, obesity and also difficulty in acceptance (leading to depression), low self-esteem and sexual dysfunction [2] [3] [4] [5]. Depression is one of the psychological conditions associated with SCI, which has been well studied [6]; this disease may increase comorbidities and show a negative impact on the quality of life [7]. One of the goals of the rehabilitation program is to improve the level of Health-Related to Quality of Life (HRQOL).

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confidence: 96%

Comparative Study of the Psychological Well-Being of Healthy Volunteers, Paralympic Athletes and Non-Athletes with Spinal Cord Injury, Assessed by Short Form Survey (SF-36)

Clemente¹,

Miguel²,

Santos³

2019

International Journal of Sports and Physical Education

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“…In a study conducted on a group of 80 patients after SCI, participants who took part in regular physical activity had better fitness, greater independence, and better functional status [ 26 ]. Furthermore, Silveira et al in a study of 150 males with tetraplegia noted a correlation between the frequency of sports participation and reductions in psychological distress [ 27 ]. A good predictive model for sport participation of individuals with acquired physical disabilities is the Health Action Process Approach (HAPA), which may be valuable in preparing sport promotion programs for populations with SCI [ 40 ].…”

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“…There are numerous studies on the involvement in adapted sports of individuals after SCI and the physical as well as psychosocial benefits of this, including improved quality of life, life satisfaction, better community integration, and the development of new friendships [ 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 ]. In a qualitative study by Hawkins et al, participants were elite badminton players [ 29 ].…”

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Restored Life of Elite Athletes after Spinal Cord Injury

Żurek

Gorączko

Żurek

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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Spinal cord injury (SCI) affects every aspect of human life: medical, psychological, social, material. People with SCI face a variety of secondary conditions (e.g., chronic pain, urinary tract infections, cognitive impairment) that place a significant emotional burden, resulting in an increased risk of depression and reduced quality of life. The purpose of this study was to better understand the coping strategies and to identify factors that promote or hinder the successful adjustment of elite athletes after SCI. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight top athletes after spinal cord injury. The interviews were recorded, transcribed, and then thematically analyzed using MAXQDA software. Thematic analysis identified the following categories: coping, athletic identity, and adjustment. The results of the study indicate that loss of functional ability does not cause loss of athlete identity. Elite athletes live a life consistent with this identity, attempting to maintain it despite the loss of physical fitness. Involvement in sports provides meaning and is a positive factor in the process of disability acceptance, which is essential in the process of adjustment to injury and also provides group belonging.

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“…For example, employment of wheelchair users in the United States increases from 18% to 58% over time when individuals participate in sports (Lastuka and Cottingham, 2016). Additionally, improvements to depression (Silveira et al, 2017), familial dynamics (Allan et al, 2018), and health metrics (Aitchison et al, 2021) are all observed. In all, sport participation has been shown to ameliorate some of the personal and relational disadvantages faced by people with disabilities.…”

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Adapting to sport and country: Immigrant athletes with disabilities

Cottingham

Richard

et al. 2023

International Review for the Sociology of Sport

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The benefits of disability sport are numerous and widespread; however, current research on motivations and lived experiences of athletes with disabilities has almost exclusively focused on white males. No studies have focused on the immigrant experience despite the fact that approximately 14% of the United States population are immigrants. Immigrants and people with disabilities face similar barriers, and at the intersection is an unexplored niche group of immigrants with disabilities with unique perspectives yet to be explored. The purpose of this study was to understand the impacts, motivations, and lived experiences of immigrants who participate in disability sports in the United States. Fifteen immigrants with disabilities were interviewed. They originated from 11 countries and have participated in disability sport competitively. Results indicate increased opportunities and accessibility in the United States compared to their home countries, and that participation in disability sport increased athletes’ confidence. Additionally, most participants noted that despite their sociocultural diversity, their shared identity as athletes with disabilities overshadowed any real or perceived prejudices related to race or origin. Finally, in sport participation, intrinsic motivations included physical and mental health, self-reliance, independence, and athletic competition.

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Association among practice frequency on depression and stress among competitive US male wheelchair rugby athletes with tetraplegia

Cited by 9 publications

References 34 publications

Comparative Study of the Psychological Well-Being of Healthy Volunteers, Paralympic Athletes and Non-Athletes with Spinal Cord Injury, Assessed by Short Form Survey (SF-36)

Comparative Study of the Psychological Well-Being of Healthy Volunteers, Paralympic Athletes and Non-Athletes with Spinal Cord Injury, Assessed by Short Form Survey (SF-36)

Restored Life of Elite Athletes after Spinal Cord Injury

Adapting to sport and country: Immigrant athletes with disabilities

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