This study reports the positive physical, emotional and psychosocial changes induced by sport activity in a Paralympic swimmer with Charcot–Marie–Tooth (CMT) type 4A. When we compared evaluations before initiating sport activity with those after five years of competitive activity, we found: i) increased proximal muscles strength of upper limbs; ii) augmented ability to propel wheelchair independently; iii) improved quality of life; iv) reduced trait anxiety and striking improvement of depression; v) enhanced self-esteem. Longitudinal studies in large cohorts to evaluate the positive effects of sport activity are needed to support provision of evidence-based advice to patients and families.

Sport activity in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease: A case study of a Paralympic swimmer

VITA, Giuseppe
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LA FORESTA, STEFANIA;RUSSO, MASSIMO;Vita, Gian Luca;MESSINA, Sonia;MAZZEO, Anna
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2016-01-01

Abstract

This study reports the positive physical, emotional and psychosocial changes induced by sport activity in a Paralympic swimmer with Charcot–Marie–Tooth (CMT) type 4A. When we compared evaluations before initiating sport activity with those after five years of competitive activity, we found: i) increased proximal muscles strength of upper limbs; ii) augmented ability to propel wheelchair independently; iii) improved quality of life; iv) reduced trait anxiety and striking improvement of depression; v) enhanced self-esteem. Longitudinal studies in large cohorts to evaluate the positive effects of sport activity are needed to support provision of evidence-based advice to patients and families.
2016
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