Barriers and Facilitators of Participation in Sports:A Qualitative Study on Dutch Individuals with Lower Limb Amputation

Introduction: Although individuals with lower limb amputation may benefit from participation in sports, less than 40% do so. Aim: To identify the barriers and facilitators that influence participation in sports for individuals with lower limb amputation. Design: Qualitative study. Participants: Twenty six individuals with lower limb amputation, all originating from the Dutch provinces of Groningen and Drenthe, of which 13 athletes. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were used to gather information. Following thematic analysis, emerging themes were organized in three categories Technical, Soci... Mehr ...