Conquering the physical challenges of recreational activities: How to provide sitting postural support for the disabled
Atkins, David (2013)
Atkins, David
Satakunnan ammattikorkeakoulu
2013
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2013120219377
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2013120219377
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The purpose of this thesis was to provide Malike services with information about posture support in the sitting position for individuals with muscular dystrophy, hemiplegia and spasticity. The information was used to help guide facilitators and family members of those with physical challenges when using different types of sports and recreational equipment requiring the participant to be in a sitting position.
The theoretical information studied in this thesis included information about accessibility, adaptive physical activity, muscular dystrophy, hemiplegia, spasticity and sit-ting posture support. The qualitative method was used to gather the research material from professional in the related field answering the questionnaire.
In conclusion, physiotherapists from 2 different countries answered the questionnaire and provided valuable insights for the sitting position, the seat and posture support. Additional information for facilitators on how to approach the task of positioning individuals having physical challenges was collected.
The theoretical information studied in this thesis included information about accessibility, adaptive physical activity, muscular dystrophy, hemiplegia, spasticity and sit-ting posture support. The qualitative method was used to gather the research material from professional in the related field answering the questionnaire.
In conclusion, physiotherapists from 2 different countries answered the questionnaire and provided valuable insights for the sitting position, the seat and posture support. Additional information for facilitators on how to approach the task of positioning individuals having physical challenges was collected.