Abstract
ObjectivesTo establish how sport, and access to an athletic identity, has been used when adjusting to a spinal cord injury. DesignQualitative study using semi-structured interviews. SettingPrivate athletic club. ParticipantsEight (six males and two females) athletes from a wheelchair badminton club participated in the study. The individuals had finished rehabilitation, and were aged between 20 and 50 years. Main outcome measuresA single semi-structured interview was undertaken with each participant. ResultsFollowing the thematic analysis, two final themes were presented: (1) adjustment and paradox of chronic illness; and (2) the role and value of an athletic identity. ConclusionsBadminton provided participants with an opportunity to continue and develop a positive athletic identity. Identity may be used as a factor that can promote recovery, and is considered as a way to encourage and maintain positive long-term adjustment to disability.
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