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

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

Neuromuscul Disord. 2016 Sep;26(9):614-8

Authors: Vita G, La Foresta S, Russo M, Vita GL, Messina S, Lunetta C, Mazzeo A

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.

PMID: 27460291 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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