UDC 796.015.132:616-001-055.52:159.9
Impact of Adaptive Hockey on the Development of Balance, Stability, and the Improvement of the Psycho-Emotional State of Veterans with Lower Limb Amputations
O. H. Yushkovska, A. M. Donchu
Odesa National Medical University, Odesa, Ukraine
Research Objective – to determine the effectiveness of sled hockey training in improving balance, stability, and the psycho-emotional well-being of veterans with lower limb amputations.
Research Methods – analysis of scientific literature; functional testing (TUG, Sit-to-Stand, Romberg Test); specialized on-ice assessments (Slalom Agility Test, Sprint-and-Turn Test); evaluation of observational outcomes; participant surveys using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10). The study was conducted at the “Unbreakable Ice Rink” in Chornomorsk with the support of the Bionic Foundation Charitable Organization, Odesa.
Impact of adaptive hockey on the development of balance, equilibrium, and improvement of the psycho-emotional state of veterans with lower limb amputations
Research objective – to determine the effectiveness of sledge hockey training in improving balance, equilibrium, and the psycho-emotional state of veterans with lower limb amputations.
Research methods – analysis of scientific literature; functional testing (TUG, Sit-to-Stand, Romberg test); special tests on the ice arena (Slalom Agility Test, Sprint-and-Turn Test); evaluation of observation results; survey of participants using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10). The study was conducted at the "Ice Rink of the Invincible", Chornomorsk, with the support of the CO "Bionic Foundation", Odesa.
