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The laryngectomee and swimming

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

M. R. Thomas ,
B. Natarajan  and
R. J. N. Garth
M. R. Thomas*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar, Gosport, Hants PO12 2AA.
B. Natarajan
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar, Gosport, Hants PO12 2AA.
R. J. N. Garth
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar, Gosport, Hants PO12 2AA.
*
Address for correspondence: Wing Commander Thomas. ENT Department, RN(H) Haslar, Gosport, Hants PO12 2AA., Fax: 01705-762403
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Abstract

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.

Keywords

LaryngectomyRehabilitationSwimming
Type
Review Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 109 , Issue 6 , June 1995 , pp. 481 - 485
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1995

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