APTIDÃO CARDIORRESPIRATÓRIA, AUTOIMAGEM E NÍVEL DE FUNCIONALIDADE DE ATLETAS AMPUTADOS DE UM TIME DE FUTEBOL DO ESTADO DO MATO GROSSO DO SUL

Abstract

Objective: To understand the cardiorespiratory fitness, self-image and functioning of amputee athletes from a football team in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul (MS). Method: Twelve limb amputee athletes from a MS football team participated in the study. Instruments: WHO Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0), 6 minute walk test (6MWT) and Amputee Body Image Scale (ABIS). Results: The profile of amputee athletes was predominantly male, with a mean age of 36.08± years, single (6; 50%), with complete secondary education (5; 47%) and active in terms of occupational status (8; 66,7%). The most common cause of amputation was traumatic (7; 58.3%), with na average amptuation time of 134.58±134.8 months, with the transfemoral level (8; 66.7%) being the most common. Regarding the consequences of amputation, the majority (9; 75%) reported the presence of pain and sensation of the phantom limb. Most participants (7; 58.3%) deny addictions and all reported practicing 150 minutes of physical activity per week. The majority (8; 66.7%) use the prosthesis and axillary crutches are the most frequente addition. They presented on average (39.3±8.35) positive CI, with cardiorespiratory capacity (561±51.15) below the expected distance (561±51.15) below the expected (616.83±15.21) and two levels of disability, moderate (6; 50%) and severe (6; 50%). Conclusion: The amputee athletes from a football team presentes levels of disability that vary from moderate to severe and cardiorespiratory capacity below expectations, although they keep regular sports practice and a positive self-image.