[Osteoarthritis, disability, travel and recreational activities: comments from physicians and travel specialists].
IMPACT OF DISABILITY: A survey of general practitioners, rheumatology specialists, and tourism specialists conducted by NEGMA-LERADS Laboratories demonstrated that subjects with osteoarthritis avoid vacation trips more readily than recreational activities. VACATION TRIPS ARE STILL POSSIBLE: Certain tourism organisms have nevertheless developed specialized services for disabled persons. Special emphasis is placed on adequate preparation before the vacation trip. PROBLEMS WITH WALKING: Many persons disabled by osteoarthritis do not require a wheel chair, yet have difficulty walking long distances. It is important to recognize the specific disabilities related to osteoarthritis and their effects on grip force and/or ambulation.
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D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D020407:Internet; D007899:Leisure Activities; D020380:Needs Assessment; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010821:Physicians, Family / Q000523:psychology*; D011788:Quality of Life; D012219:Rheumatology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014195:Travel / Q000523:psychology; D016138:Walking; D014910:Wheelchairs