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The physical requirements of diving need to be taken in account to ensure that no physiological or psychological problems arise while diving. If not enough attention is given to the requirements then lives may be lost and this can be prevented.

The following problems may bar a diver temporarily or permanently from diving:

• Bone Disorders
• Diabetes
• Diving with a physical handicap (incl. after surgery)
• Ear problems
• Gastrointestinal and genitourinary problems
• Heart problems
• Lung problems (smoking etc.)
• Physical conditions impairing higher functions
• Psychological conditions impairing higher faculties
• Problems with sensory/motor nerve function
• Sinus, nose and mouth problems

A diving physician should always be consulted as the information given here are only summaries and new research is always disproving old theories.