Effect of Participation in Physical Activity on Body Image of Amputees

Wetterhahn, Kristin A; Hanson, Carolyn; Levy, Charles E.

doi:10.1097/00002060-200203000-00007

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“…It takes time to develop even an initial comfort level let alone mastery, especially if that individual is still learning how to deal with the impairments related to one's disability. Physical selfconcept has been linked to self-esteem and depending on the type of disability the individual may still be dealing with body awareness and other issues [78]. Post-event scores were significantly higher than preevent scores suggesting a significant positive effect of the SER event.…”

Section: Self-esteemmentioning

confidence: 99%

Investigation of the Impact of Sports, Exercise and Recreation (ser) Participation on Psychosocial Outcomes in a Population of Veterans with Disabilities Using the Sports Outcome Research Tool and Comprehensive Uniform Survey (Sportacus). A Longitudinal Study

Laferrier¹,

Teodorski²,

Sprunger³

et al. 2017

J Nov Physiother

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Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of participation in sports, exercise and recreation (SER) on self-esteem, depression, posttraumatic growth and quality of life (QOL) in veterans with disabilities longitudinally at four time points.Design: A convenience sample of 163 individuals (91 sports-participants and 72 non-participants) matched on disability type with a variety of disabilities took part in this longitudinal study. Variables of interest were: SER participation vs. non-participation, years of SER participation since onset of disability (less than one year, one to five years, five to ten years, and more than ten years), the type of activity they engaged in (individual activities or a combination of team and individual activities) and time (pre-event, immediately post-event, one month post-event, and three months post-event). Main outcome measures were self-esteem, depression, posttraumatic growth and QOL.Results: SER participants had significantly higher self-esteem, posttraumatic growth and QOL, and significantly lower depression scores than non-participants. There were also significant differences found between the independent variables of: time, number of years participating in SER since onset of disability and type of activity engaged in and various outcome measures studied. Conclusions:The results of this study support that participation in SER has positive effects on self-esteem, depression, posttraumatic growth, and QOL.

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Section: Self-esteemmentioning

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Investigation of the Impact of Sports, Exercise and Recreation (ser) Participation on Psychosocial Outcomes in a Population of Veterans with Disabilities Using the Sports Outcome Research Tool and Comprehensive Uniform Survey (Sportacus). A Longitudinal Study

Laferrier¹,

Teodorski²,

Sprunger³

et al. 2017

J Nov Physiother

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“…Of these, 12 met all of the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. [19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30] Using the headings from the data extraction form, Table 2 provides an overview of the 12 included studies.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Nine of the articles have been published since 2000 19,[22][23][24][26][27][28] with three papers being published in 1978, 20 1980 25 and 1996. 21 All of the articles originate in developed world countries and all studies are survey designs.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Motivations and barriers to prosthesis users participation in physical activity, exercise and sport

Deans

Burns²,

McGarry

et al. 2012

Prosthetics &Amp; Orthotics International

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Background: The UK will host the Paralympics in 2012 and the Commonwealth Games in 2014 showcasing the talents of elite athletes and aiming to inspire the population to become involved. However, low levels of physical activity are prevalent: only 40% of men and 28% of women meet the minimum UK physical activity recommendations. The population of people with limb absence is no exception. Objectives: To determine if people with amputation are participating in physical activity and sport; whether post-amputation activity levels match pre-amputation levels; and if there are motivations and barriers to participation. Study Design: Literature review. Methods: Five reviewers systematically searched all peer reviewed and gray literature in seven bibliographic databases and the Cochrane Library. Results: Following rigorous elimination, 12 articles were finally included in the review and critically appraised. Four themes were identified: components; rehabilitation outcomes; body image; and motivations and barriers to participation. Conclusion: People with limb absence are not participating in physical activity conducive to health benefits, and only a minority participate in exercise and sports. Participation following amputation does not mirror that of pre-amputation levels, and more barriers than motivations exist to adopting or maintaining a physically active lifestyle. Clinical relevance This literature review aims to inform those involved in rehabilitation and ongoing care of those with limb absence about what motivates or precludes their participation in physical activity, exercise and sport. Such knowledge could be applied to improving health and wellbeing in this population.

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“…This applies to people of all ages [14], both healthy and with various physical limitations, such as obesity [15] or limb amputation [16]. Body image improves during physical activity, even when body weight and body shape do not change significantly [17].…”

Section: Body Image and Physical Activitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Body image in women practicing yoga or other forms of fitness

Bąk‐Sosnowska¹,

Urbán²

2017

Arch Psych Psych

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Effect of Participation in Physical Activity on Body Image of Amputees

Abstract: A positive relationship was found between regular participation in physical activity and body image among lower limb amputees.

Cited by 114 publications

References 19 publications

Investigation of the Impact of Sports, Exercise and Recreation (ser) Participation on Psychosocial Outcomes in a Population of Veterans with Disabilities Using the Sports Outcome Research Tool and Comprehensive Uniform Survey (Sportacus). A Longitudinal Study

Investigation of the Impact of Sports, Exercise and Recreation (ser) Participation on Psychosocial Outcomes in a Population of Veterans with Disabilities Using the Sports Outcome Research Tool and Comprehensive Uniform Survey (Sportacus). A Longitudinal Study

Motivations and barriers to prosthesis users participation in physical activity, exercise and sport

Body image in women practicing yoga or other forms of fitness

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