Sports and Recreational Diving
Sports and Recreational Diving
Recreational scuba diving has rapidly grown in popularity in the UK however due to certain medical conditions it may be dangerous for you take part in some activities. One of the main issue’s problems can arise from is the pressure your body is subjected to whilst diving. For this reason, diving referees have the training to assess an individual’s risk.
New divers
On taking up diving as a sport, a medical questionnaire needs completing. If there is a medical issue, then advice and if need be a medical assessment would be required from a diving medical referee, who has been approved by the UKDMC to undertake this role
Existing divers
Existing divers may wish to have a medical exam following a recent diving incident, a new medical problem, after a long break from diving or you’re feeling old and would like to check it’s still safe to dive.
Free Divers
We’re also able to offer support, advice and examinations for existing free divers for anyone wanting to start.
The Sports/Recreational Diving Medical
This medical will involve
The checking of your medical history
A general examination paying attention to your:
Ears
Heart
Lungs
Tests to your lungs
Urine tests
The medical is likely to take about 30 minutes and should be able to decide then your fitness to dive, and supply the relevant certification.
Since July 2022 I have stepped down as a Sport Diving Medical Referee. However Dr Laurian Csurovski has been approved for this role, and is working from the same address. His contact details are deltamedcons@gmail.com or can call him on 07561158476
MEDICAL ADVICE INCLUDING COVID-19
There is updated information regarding medical issues, including COVID-19 and Diving on the UKDMC website. They are the go-to UK diving experts on most medical issues related to Diving. Do check this site out.