Body image and its relationship with exercise and sports in Turkish lower-limb amputees who use prosthesis

Tatar Y.

SCIENCE & SPORTS, vol.25, pp.312-317, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.scispo.2010.02.001
  • Journal Name: SCIENCE & SPORTS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.312-317
  • Keywords: ABIS, Amputation psychology, Limb loss, WHEELCHAIR SPORT, AMPUTATION, SATISFACTION, DEPRESSION, PEOPLE
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose. - In this study, we investigated whether Turkish lower-limb amputees (LLA) using prosthesis, who participate in sports and exercise activities, have a different body image from those who do not participate in such physical activities.