Physical fitness evaluation of drug addicts participating in the „Monar” rehabilitation program
Journal Title: Fizjoterapia Polska - Year 2011, Vol 11, Issue 4
Abstract
[b]Background.[/b] The aim of this study was to investigate the changes of physical fitness level in drug addicts participating in an 18-month rehabilitation program organized by “Monar” Association Centre in Dębowiec.[b]Materials and methods. [/b]The sample comprised 40 drug addicts participating in the rehabilitation program. Depending on the length of the therapy all patients were divided into 4 groups: 1) 0-3 months; 2) 4-6 months; 3) 7-9 months and 4) 16-18 months. Physical fitness of the patients was evaluated by the Harvard test, Ruffier test, Crampton test and volitional breath holding time. [b]Results.[/b] the study outcome revealed a clear progress in the results obtained using the Harvard test and the volitional breath holding time. No significant between group differences were found in the Ruffier’s as well as in Crampton’s index.[b]Conclusions.[/b] Physical fitness estimated by means of Harvard test and especially exercise tolerance of this test in drug-addicts who start treatment are low; however, they improve up to control level during the 18 month rehabilitation program. Exercise tests applied in the process of rehabilitation of drug addicts, based only on HR measurements in post-exercise recovery period may not properly reflect the real level of physical fitness.
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Ryszard Zarzeczny, Rafał Rzońca, Dorota Zarzeczna, Anna Polak, Piotr Król
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