The laryngectomee and swimming

Following laryngectomy patients are usually advised that swimming is no longer possible. Under supervised conditions and using a swimming aid, such as described, a laryngectomee may return to an activity previously considered unavailable, rehabilitation thus being more complete. However, for a laryn...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of laryngology and otology 1995-06, Vol.109 (6), p.481-485
Hauptverfasser: Thomas, M. R., Natarajan, B., Garth, R. J. N.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Following laryngectomy patients are usually advised that swimming is no longer possible. Under supervised conditions and using a swimming aid, such as described, a laryngectomee may return to an activity previously considered unavailable, rehabilitation thus being more complete. However, for a laryngectomee to proceed a safe supervised environment is required, and the path to this goal is often long and arduous, but with persistent dedication the Laryngectomy Swimming Club may become a reality bringing rich reward.
ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460
DOI:10.1017/S002221510013052X