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Mangus, Brent C. "Medical Care for Wheelchair Athletes." Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly 5, no. 2 (April 1988): 90–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/apaq.5.2.90.

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The number of wheelchair-bound athletes training for and competing in local, state, national, and international sporting events increases every year. As participation increases, sports injuries associated with the training and competition of these athletes also increase. Medical attention for wheelchair athletes during training and competition should be provided by competent professionals. However, even with competent professionals providing medical attention to wheelchair athletes, injuries do occur. Typical injuries experienced by the wheelchair-bound athlete include carpal tunnel syndrome, various shoulder problems, numerous problems with the hands, and lacerations, abrasions, and contusions to all parts of the body. The ability of the wheelchair athlete to thermoregulate his or her own body is also an area of concern for those providing health care during practice and competition. More researchers are studying injuries and injury rates to the wheelchair athlete, and the body of literature in this area is becoming larger. Future research can begin to document the effects of strength training, nutrition, various conditioning strategies, the biomechanics of the wheelchair motion, and the psychological impact of athletic injuries. Although some physiological factors have been studied, many remain to be addressed in an effort to shed light on the injuries experienced by wheelchair athletes.
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van der Slikke, Rienk M. A., Annemarie M. H. de Witte, Monique A. M. Berger, Daan J. J. Bregman, and Dirk Jan H. E. J. Veeger. "Wheelchair Mobility Performance Enhancement by Changing Wheelchair Properties: What Is the Effect of Grip, Seat Height, and Mass?" International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance 13, no. 8 (September 1, 2018): 1050–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2017-0641.

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Purpose: To provide insight on the effect of wheelchair settings on wheelchair mobility performance (WMP). Methods: Twenty elite wheelchair basketball athletes of low (n = 10) and high classification (n = 10) were tested in a wheelchair-basketball-directed field test. Athletes performed the test in their own wheelchairs, which were modified for 5 additional conditions regarding seat height (high–low), mass (central–distributed), and grip. The previously developed inertial-sensor-based WMP monitor was used to extract wheelchair kinematics in all conditions. Results: Adding mass showed most effect on WMP, with a reduced average acceleration across all activities. Once distributed, additional mass also reduced maximal rotational speed and rotational acceleration. Elevating seat height had an effect on several performance aspects in sprinting and turning, whereas lowering seat height influenced performance minimally. Increased rim grip did not alter performance. No differences in response were evident between low- and high-classified athletes. Conclusions: The WMP monitor showed sensitivity to detect performance differences due to the small changes in wheelchair configuration. Distributed additional mass had the most effect on WMP, whereas additional grip had the least effect of conditions tested. Performance effects appear similar for both low- and high-classified athletes. Athletes, coaches, and wheelchair experts are provided with insight into the performance effect of key wheelchair settings, and they are offered a proven sensitive method to apply in sport practice, in their search for the best wheelchair–athlete combination.
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Abdullah, Nagoor Meera, Fatin Nabilah Nordin, Mohammad Nizam Mohamed Shapie, Mohd Rahizam Abdul Rahim, Vincent Parnabas, and Wahidah Tumijan. "COMPARISON OF STATE AND TRAIT CONFIDENCE ON WHEELCHAIR TENNIS AND WHEELCHAIR BADMINTON ATHLETES." Malaysian Journal of Sport Scienceand Recreation (MJSSR) 17, no. 1 (March 15, 2021): 20. http://dx.doi.org/10.24191/mjssr.v17i1.12721.

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An individual’s mental state has been identified to play a significant role when performing a sport specific task. This ability leads to the success or failure of every athlete. The purpose of the study is to compare the level of state and trait self-confidence among athletes with disabilities. Total of 100 athletes (n = 100) comprises of 61 wheelchair tennis (WT) athletes and 39 wheelchair badminton (WB) athletes age range between 18-54 years voluntarily participated in the study. The athletes were practicing their sports at least from 2 to 18 years. The study uses the reliable instruments that is State Sport Confidence Inventory (SSCI) and Trait Sport Confidence Inventory (TSCI). The questionnaires were distributed during Malaysia Open Wheelchair Tennis Championship and MBPJ-MPM Paralympics Sport Carnival. Trait Sport Confidence Inventory (TSCI) was distributed among subjects approximately 24 hours before the competition and State Sport Confidence Inventory (SSCI) was distributed among subjects within 1 hour after end of the game. Paired-Sample T-test and IndependentSamples T-test data was analysed and shows mean difference of TSCI and SSCI among WT athletes and WB athletes was significant (P < 0.05). The mean of TSCI in WT is 4.59 and 4.69 in WB. Meanwhile, mean in SSCI for WT is 7.20 and 7.12 in WB. In conclusion, there is no difference in the level of self confidence among wheelchair tennis athletes and wheelchair badminton athletes. Selfconfidence has been linked as contributing factors to athletic performance. The current finding can assist coaches and athletes in understanding level of self-confidence before the competition.
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van der Slikke, Rienk M. A., Monique A. M. Berger, Daan J. J. Bregman, and Dirkjan H. E. J. Veeger. "Wearable Wheelchair Mobility Performance Measurement in Basketball, Rugby, and Tennis: Lessons for Classification and Training." Sensors 20, no. 12 (June 21, 2020): 3518. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s20123518.

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Athlete impairment level is an important factor in wheelchair mobility performance (WMP) in sports. Classification systems, aimed to compensate impairment level effects on performance, vary between sports. Improved understanding of resemblances and differences in WMP between sports could aid in optimizing the classification methodology. Furthermore, increased performance insight could be applied in training and wheelchair optimization. The wearable sensor-based wheelchair mobility performance monitor (WMPM) was used to measure WMP of wheelchair basketball, rugby and tennis athletes of (inter-)national level during match-play. As hypothesized, wheelchair basketball athletes show the highest average WMP levels and wheelchair rugby the lowest, whereas wheelchair tennis athletes range in between for most outcomes. Based on WMP profiles, wheelchair basketball requires the highest performance intensity, whereas in wheelchair tennis, maneuverability is the key performance factor. In wheelchair rugby, WMP levels show the highest variation comparable to the high variation in athletes’ impairment levels. These insights could be used to direct classification and training guidelines, with more emphasis on intensity for wheelchair basketball, focus on maneuverability for wheelchair tennis and impairment-level based training programs for wheelchair rugby. Wearable technology use seems a prerequisite for further development of wheelchair sports, on the sports level (classification) and on individual level (training and wheelchair configuration).
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Kakita, Mari, Yukio Mikami, Tatsuru Ibusuki, Takashi Shimoe, Yoshi-ichiro Kamijo, Sven P. Hoekstra, and Fumihiro Tajima. "The prevalence of ulnar neuropathy at the elbow and ulnar nerve dislocation in recreational wheelchair marathon athletes." PLOS ONE 15, no. 12 (December 14, 2020): e0243324. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0243324.

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Background Ulnar neuropathy at the elbow is an entrapment neuropathy, while ulnar nerve dislocation might also be involved in its incidence and severity. Wheelchair marathon athletes may be at an increased risk for Ulnar Neuropathy. However, there is a paucity of research into the prevalence of Ulnar Neuropathy and ulnar nerve dislocation in this population. Objective To investigate the prevalence of ulnar neuropathy at the elbow and ulnar nerve dislocation in wheelchair marathon athletes. Participants Wheelchair marathon athletes (N = 38) who participated in the 2017, 2018, and 2019 Oita International Wheelchair Marathon. 2 athletes participated only one time, 36 athletes repeatedly. Data from athletes`latest assessment were used. Methods The day before the race, questionnaires, physical examinations, and ultrasonography were conducted to screen for Ulnar Neuropathy in both upper limbs. Ulnar nerve dislocation was confirmed by physical examination and ultrasonography. Results 11 (29%) athletes were diagnosed with Ulnar Neuropathy. There were no significant differences in age, height, weight, Body Mass Index, or history of primary illness between athletes with and without Ulnar Neuropathy. In the group without Ulnar Neuropathy, 44% of athletes reported to have been engaging in other wheelchair sports, compared to 9% in the group with Ulnar Neuropathy (p = 0.037). Ulnar nerve dislocation was diagnosed in 15 (39%) athletes by ultrasonography. Out of the 14 elbows of 11 athletes diagnosed with Ulnar Neuropathy, 9 (64%) elbows had ulnar nerve dislocation. Conclusion The prevalence of Ulnar Neuropathy in wheelchair marathon athletes was higher than previously reported in able-bodied, non-athlete individuals and lower than in non-athletes with lower limb dysfunction. Therefore, while wheelchair sports may provide some protection against Ulnar Neuropathy, this study further supports the importance of screening for Ulnar Neuropathy, as well as for ulnar nerve dislocation as a potential risk factor for the development of Ulnar Neuropathy.
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Eremiev, Martin, Bobi Krumov, Irena Lyudmilova, Nadezhda Popova, and Daniela Lubenova. "EFFECTIVENESS OF INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH FOR PHYSIOTHERAPY OF CHRONIC SHOULDER PAIN AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONING IN ELITE ATHLETES WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES." Journal of Applied Sports Sciences 2, no. 2020 (December 16, 2020): 91–106. http://dx.doi.org/10.37393/jass.2020.02.8.

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ABSTRACT Objective: Тo study the potential effectiveness of individual physiotherapy program for wheelchair athletes with shoulder girdle persistent pain and dysfunctions. Materials and methods: Thirteen athletes, members of the Bulgarian National Teams in wheelchair basketball and track and field athletics, with mean age 40.6 ± 10.9 participated in the study. The studied athletes had had a history of persistent pain and shoulder girdle dysfunctions for more than 6 months. Individual physiotherapy programs were applied to the participants for a period of two weeks. The selection of techniques was based on the initial assessment and evaluation. The participants were evaluated before treatment, after the first week of treatment, and at the end of the period with the use of the following specific questionnaires and tests: Goniometry of shoulder flexion and horizontal adduction, Apley’s Scratch test, Active compression test of O’Brien (ACT), Athletic shoulder outcome rating scale and Wheelchair User’s Shoulder Pain Index (WUSPI). Results: Post-treatment effects demonstrated a significant (p<0.05) increase in shoulder flexion (14.6° for the right and 12.7° for the left) and horizontal adduction (21.9° for the right and 18.8° for the left). A corresponding increase in the scores for the Athletic shoulder outcome rating scale was found with 10.92 points difference to the initial score (p<0.05). The WUSPI demonstrated a non-significant improvement of 0.69 points. The results of ACT and Apley scratch test showed a non-significant decrease of 23.1% for the right shoulder and, 15.4% decrease for the left shoulder after 7 days of treatment. Those results remained unchanged in post-treatment testing. Conclusion: This study showed that the individual physiotherapy programs are effective in the management of wheelchair athletes with chronic shoulder pain. The involvement of Mulligan’s manual therapy techniques combined with other types of exercises for the shoulder and the trunk are beneficial for wheelchair athletes with chronic shoulder pain.
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Molik, Bartosz, and James J. Laskin. "The International wheelchair basketball federation’s classification system." Kinesiology 49, no. 1 (2017): 117–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.26582/k.49.1.1.

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The purpose of this exploratory study was to evaluate opinions of elite athletes, coaches and classifiers regarding the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation’s (IWBF) functional classification system. We were also interested in the athletes’ perspective regarding potential changes to the classification system. In addition, we compared the generalized opinions reported by the athletes to those of coaches and classification officers. This survey was administered during the Wheelchair Basketball Gold Cup (Amsterdam, 2006). Seventy-nine athletes, 50 men and 29 women, as well as 12 coaches and 14 classifiers completed the survey. The first part of the survey addressed demographic characteristics of the participants. The second part focused on their opinions regarding the current classification system. Based on the survey responses, athletes reported that the IWBF classification system is generally satisfactory. However, athletes as well as coaches and classification officers did report some specific concerns about this classification system. These concerns included changes in an athlete classification, athlete cheating and communication between classifiers and athletes. Athletes, coaches and classifiers, as the wheelchair basketball’s primary constituent groups, have a vested interest in the evolution of the game and should be included in the evaluation and modifications to the functional classification system. This study has demonstrated that a classification specific survey could&nbsp;provide useful information and insight into the perspectives of these constituent groups.
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Derman, Wayne, Martin P. Schwellnus, Esme Jordaan, Phoebe Runciman, Cheri Blauwet, Nick Webborn, Jan Lexell, et al. "Sport, sex and age increase risk of illness at the Rio 2016 Summer Paralympic Games: a prospective cohort study of 51 198 athlete days." British Journal of Sports Medicine 52, no. 1 (October 26, 2017): 17–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2017-097962.

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ObjectiveTo describe the epidemiology of illness at the Rio 2016 Summer Paralympic Games.MethodsA total of 3657 athletes from 78 countries, representing 83.5% of all athletes at the Games, were monitored on the web-based injury and illness surveillance system (WEB-IISS) over 51 198 athlete days during the Rio 2016 Summer Paralympic Games. Illness data were obtained daily from teams with their own medical support through the WEB-IISS electronic data capturing systems.ResultsThe total number of illnesses was 511, with an illness incidence rate (IR) of 10.0 per 1000 athlete days (12.4%). The highest IRs were reported for wheelchair fencing (14.9), para swimming (12.6) and wheelchair basketball (12.5) (p<0.05). Female athletes and older athletes (35–75 years) were also at higher risk of illness (both p<0.01). Illnesses in the respiratory, skin and subcutaneous and digestive systems were the most common (IRs of 3.3, 1.8 and 1.3, respectively).Conclusion(1) The rate of illness was lower than that reported for the London 2012 Summer Paralympic Games; (2) the sports with the highest risk were wheelchair fencing, para swimming and wheelchair basketball; (3) female and older athletes (35–75 years) were at increased risk of illness; and (4) the respiratory system, skin and subcutaneous system and digestive system were most affected by illness. These results allow for comparison at future Games.
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Fairbairn, Jessica R., and Kellie C. Huxel Bliven. "Incidence of Shoulder Injury in Elite Wheelchair Athletes Differ Between Sports: A Critically Appraised Topic." Journal of Sport Rehabilitation 28, no. 3 (March 1, 2019): 294–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jsr.2017-0360.

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Clinical Scenario: Until recently, injury epidemiology data on elite Paralympic athletes were limited. Current data suggest high rates of shoulder injury in wheelchair athletes. Differences in shoulder injury rates between sports have not been reported in this population. Clinical Question: Is the incidence of shoulder injury in elite wheelchair athletes different between sports? Summary of Key Findings: Shoulder injury rates are high in elite wheelchair athletes, particularly in sports such as field events and fencing that require a stable base (eg, trunk, core control) from which to perform. Wheelchair racing requires repetitive motions that contribute to shoulder injuries, but rates are lower than field sports and fencing. Wheelchair curling and sledge hockey have low shoulder injury risk. Clinical Bottom Line: Shoulder injury rates vary based on sport in elite wheelchair athletes. In addition to incorporating shoulder complex specific rehabilitation for overuse shoulder injuries, clinicians should focus on core and trunk stabilization in elite wheelchair athletes competing in sports, such as field events and fencing. Strength of Recommendation: Grade C evidence exists that reports shoulder injury rates among elite wheelchair athletes differ based on sport participation.
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Paulson, Thomas, and Victoria Goosey-Tolfrey. "Current Perspectives on Profiling and Enhancing Wheelchair Court Sport Performance." International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance 12, no. 3 (March 2017): 275–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2016-0231.

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Despite the growing interest in Paralympic sport, the evidence base for supporting elite wheelchair sport performance remains in its infancy when compared with able-bodied (AB) sport. Subsequently, current practice is often based on theory adapted from AB guidelines, with a heavy reliance on anecdotal evidence and practitioner experience. Many principles in training prescription and performance monitoring with wheelchair athletes are directly transferable from AB practice, including the periodization and tapering of athlete loads around competition, yet considerations for the physiological consequences of an athlete’s impairment and the interface between athlete and equipment are vital when targeting interventions to optimize in-competition performance. Researchers and practitioners are faced with the challenge of identifying and implementing reliable protocols that detect small but meaningful changes in impairment-specific physical capacities and on-court performance. Technologies to profile both linear and rotational on-court performance are an essential component of sport-science support to understand sport-specific movement profiles and prescribe training intensities. In addition, an individualized approach to the prescription of athlete training and optimization of the “wheelchair–user interface” is required, accounting for an athlete’s anthropometrics, sports classification, and positional role on court. In addition to enhancing physical capacities, interventions must focus on the integration of the athlete and his or her equipment, as well as techniques for limiting environmental influence on performance. Taken together, the optimization of wheelchair sport performance requires a multidisciplinary approach based on the individual requirements of each athlete.
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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Wheelchair athletes"

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Croft, Louise. "Investigating energy expenditure in wheelchair athletes." Thesis, Loughborough University, 2012. https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/2134/9788.

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The increased participation in elite wheelchair sport has provided the need to investigate the physiological requirements of wheelchair sporting competition and daily wheelchair propulsion. However, from a nutritional perspective, guidelines that have been established from the able-bodied population tend to be used by the practitioners working in disability sport and it is not known whether this information is directly transferable to the wheelchair athlete. Wheelchair sport is complex and athletes differ with respect to their sports classification based on factors relating to disability and functional capacity. Therefore, if nutritional guidance is required to optimise performance then information regarding energy expenditure (EE) in the wheelchair sports population becomes important for specific feedback. The aim of this thesis was to investigate EE in wheelchair athletes. The results from Chapter 3 found resting energy expenditure (REE) in tetraplegic athletes to be lower than that calculated using predictive equations derived from an ablebodied cohort. However, paraplegic athletes showed comparable values to those which were predicted, suggesting these equations may be of use in paraplegic athletes. Chapter 4 extended this work and found similarities in the REE of the two aforementioned cohorts. This could have been due to the similarities that were found in their total-body fat free mass (FFM). The results from Chapter 5 showed EE reduced after both a short 36 minute exposure of wheelchair propulsion and after 3 weeks of wheelchair propulsion practice in novice wheelchair users. Temporal parameters improved after the practice period, suggesting there is an association between EE and propulsion technique. Chapter 6 extended these findings with results confirming that experienced wheelchair users expended significantly less energy during wheelchair propulsion than novice individuals who had up to 3 weeks practice. It is clear that EE of daily wheelchair ambulation should not be a generic value and different levels of experience must be considered so that the nutritional needs can be tailored accordingly. Chapters 7 and 8 examined the physiological demands of elite competitive wheelchair basketball players in relation to the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) classification categories and identified differences in the physiological demands and physiological fitness of wheelchair basketball and tennis players. These results found that IWBF Class 3 - 4.5 (high point) players expended more energy per hour during competition than those with a lower classification (IWBF Class 1 - 2.5). However, when actual playing time was considered the low classification group showed a similar EE to the higher classification group. Furthermore, wheelchair basketball players had a higher EE per hour than wheelchair tennis players during elite competition. However, the wheelchair tennis players spent a significantly longer duration on court resulting in similar EE during a typical competition within each sport. This suggests nutritional advice should be tailored both to the duration of competitive play (where EE may be similar between sports (basketball vs. tennis)); and to training (where athletes with a higher functional capacity may have higher EE). This thesis revealed several important physiological considerations to appreciate when investigating the EE of wheelchair sportsmen and women. Findings would suggest that type of disability, wheelchair propulsion experience and sport classification are all important considerations for the accurate assessment of EE in this cohort of athletes.
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Leicht, Christof A. "Mucosal immune and physiological responses to exercise in wheelchair athletes." Thesis, Loughborough University, 2012. https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/2134/10933.

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Apart from motor and sensory function loss, an injury to the spinal cord can cause sympathetic dysfunction, which has been shown to affect immune responses. In this thesis, data from five experimental studies have been collected to compare physiological and psychophysiological exercise responses between wheelchair athlete subgroups with different disabilities (tetraplegic, paraplegic, and non-spinal cord-injured). In two preparatory studies, physiological exercise responses to exhaustive (Chapter 4) and submaximal exercise (Chapter 5) were investigated in all three disability subgroups. Whilst reliability measures for peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) were in a range observed previously in able-bodied athletes, the variation in tetraplegic athletes was larger when expressed relative to their VO2peak, questioning the use of this variable to track small changes in aerobic capacity in athletic populations. Submaximal physiological and psychophysiological exercise responses were found to be similar between disability subgroups when expressed as a percentage of VO2peak, justifying the protocol used in the laboratory study on mucosal immune function, which was based on the same percentages of VO2peak for all disability subgroups. The most extensive study of this thesis, detailed in Chapter 6, showed that single laboratory-controlled 60-min exercise sessions increase both salivary secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA), a marker of mucosal immunity, and α-amylase, a marker of sympathetic activation in all three disability subgroups. However, the impaired sympathetic nervous system in tetraplegic athletes seemed to influence the fine-tuning of their sIgA response when compared with paraplegic and non-spinal cord-injured athletes, resulting in a larger exercise-induced increase of sIgA secretion rate when compared to paraplegic and non-spinal cord-injured athletes. Based on these results, the study detailed in Chapter 7 investigated sIgA responses in tetraplegic athletes during wheelchair rugby court training. Despite their disability, these athletes showed responses thought to be governed by the sympathetic nervous system, such as reductions of saliva flow rate as a result of strenuous exercise. Similarly, the responses observed in Chapter 8 imply a comparable trend of chronic sIgA exercise responses in tetraplegic athletes as found in the able-bodied population, namely a decrease in sIgA secretion rate during periods of heavy training. These are the first studies in wheelchair athlete populations to investigate mucosal immune responses. Interestingly, despite the disruption of their sympathetic nervous system, some responses in tetraplegic athletes are comparable with findings in able-bodied populations. It is possible that due to their highly trained nature, these tetraplegic individuals are able to compensate for their loss of central sympathetic innervation. This may be by way of adapted spinal reflex or parasympathetic nervous system activity, or increased sensitivity of receptors involved in autonomic pathways. Therefore, sympathetic nervous function in tetraplegic athletes may be qualitatively altered, but in parts still be functional.
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Knowles, Laura S. "Aerobic Capacity as Assessed by Arm Crank Ergometry in Females Wheelchair Athletes Versus Able-Bodied Athletes." Thesis, North Texas State University, 1987. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc504322/.

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Mason, Barry S. "The ergonomics of wheelchair configuration for optimal sport performance." Thesis, Loughborough University, 2011. https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/2134/8486.

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Broad, Elizabeth, and n/a. "The effects of heat on performance in wheelchair shooters." University of Canberra. Human & Biomedical Sciences, 1997. http://erl.canberra.edu.au./public/adt-AUC20050811.091344.

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Six elite wheelchair shooters undertook a simulated competition of 2 hr duration under three different conditions: 1. 24-26 °C and 40% humidity (C), 2. 36 °C and 60% humidity (H), and 3. the H condition whilst using simple head, neck and torso cooling devices (HC). The trials were undertaken at the same time on consecutive days in a counter-balanced, randomised order. Two shooters were removed from the H trial at t=75 and t=105 min, respectively, due to tympanic temperature elevations above 39 °C, but were able to complete the full 2 hr of competition during the C and HC conditions. Heart rates were significantly elevated for the group during the H condition compared to C and HC (106 ± ll, 80 ± 10, 90 ± 7 beats.min-' respectively at t=90 min, p<0.05) as were perceptions of thermal discomfort (6.4 ± 0.7, 3.5 ± 0.4, 4.8 ± 1.0 respectively at t=90 min, p<0.05). These responses were at least partially alleviated by the use of the simple, yet practical, cooling devices. Practically, this may improve performance in shooting competitions as it allows more time to fire a shot between heart beats, and enables shooters to concentrate more easily on the task required of them. Responses to heat exposure were more pronounced in athletes with a higher level of disability (CS versus T4 versus cerebral palsy), and those who wore heavy leather shooting jackets (rifle versus pistol shooters). Although further research is recommended, it would appear that the rules governing shooting attire and prolonging exposure to heat should be reconsidered for events in which wheelchair athletes compete.
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Morris, Jemima. "The impact of cause of disability and level of competition on coping strategies of wheelchair athletes." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1997. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk2/ftp04/mq20680.pdf.

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Heckman, Marc J. "Effects of prolonged aerobic exercise upon male wheelchair and male able-bodied athletes while under thermal stress." Scholarly Commons, 1994. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/2270.

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The problem of this study was to determine if a difference in core body temperature and degree of dehydration exists between able-bodied athletes and wheelchair athletes in response to prolonged aerobic exercise while under thermal stress. Eight subjects, four able-bodied and four wheelchair athletes, volunteered to take part in the study. All subjects performed a 60-minute bout of upper body exercise while subjected to a temperature of 33- 34·c. Core body temperature, heart rate and degree of dehydration were all measured during and after testing, providing three dependent variables: the time that it took to achieve a maximum core body temperature (Time to Max Temp.), the difference between pre-weight and post-weight after the 60 minute bout of exercise (Weight Diff.) and the maximum temperature achieved during the 60 minute bout of exercise (Temp. Diff.). A multivariate factorial design (MANOVA) was used to examine group differences across all dependent variables simultaneously. No significant differences were observed between groups (p>.05). The results of this study may indicate that wheelchair athletes are no more susceptible to elevated core body temperatures or dehydration during aerobic exercise than able-bodled athletes. If this is the case, wheelchair athletes may need only to take the same precautions during aerobic exercise while under thermal stress as their able-bodied counterparts.
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Zerger, Maggie Mae. "A study of movement in sitting-volleyball /." Read online, 2008. http://library.uco.edu/UCOthesis/ZergerM2008.pdf.

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Griggs, Katharine E. "Thermoregulatory responses of athletes with a spinal cord injury during rest and exercise." Thesis, Loughborough University, 2017. https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/2134/24903.

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Following on from Rio de Janeiro 2016, the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games will present a unique challenge for athletes, needing to prepare and adapt to the potential challenging environmental conditions of 20-27°C and ~73% relative humidity. It is well known that during exercise in hot and/or humid climates, able-bodied athletes experience an increase in thermal strain and a reduction in performance compared to cooler/drier conditions. Yet these conditions prove even more problematic for athletes, who as a consequence of their impairment have a dysfunctional thermoregulatory system, such as athletes with a spinal cord injury (SCI). To date, the thermoregulatory responses of athletes with an SCI have been an under-studied area of research. To gain a greater understanding of how heat balance is altered in individuals with an SCI and the thermoregulatory consequences as a result, studies need to first be conducted at rest, removing the additional metabolic heat production from exercise. Although a large majority of athletes with an SCI compete indoors in wheelchair court sports (e.g. wheelchair basketball and rugby), exercising even in these climate-controlled environments has been shown to place these athletes under considerable thermal strain. In light of this, it is remarkable that existing research on the thermoregulatory responses of athletes with an SCI during exercise is scarce, especially studies encompassing real-world sporting environments. Athletes with high level lesions (tetraplegia, TP) are a particularly under-studied population group shown to have a greater thermoregulatory impairment than individuals with low level lesions (paraplegia, PA) during continuous exercise. Thus the aim of this thesis was to investigate the thermoregulatory responses of athletes with an SCI at rest and during real-world sporting scenarios, with specific focus on athletes with TP. Study 1 aimed to determine how evaporative heat loss is altered, as a result of an SCI, compared to the able-bodied (AB), and the effect lesion level has on this response. The results provide evidence that in individuals with TP, even at rest, evaporative heat loss is not large enough to balance the heat load, when evaporation is the primary source of heat dissipation. Even though in individuals with PA Tgi increased by a smaller magnitude and they possessed a greater sweating capacity than individuals with TP, at ambient temperatures above Tsk latent heat loss is insufficient to attain heat balance, compared to the AB. To investigate the thermoregulatory responses of athletes with an SCI during real-world sporting scenarios Study 2 examined athletes with TP compared to athletes with PA during 60 min of intermittent sprint wheelchair exercise on a wheelchair ergometer. The study was conducted in conditions representative of an indoor playing environment for wheelchair rugby and basketball (~21°C, 40% relative humidity). Results demonstrated that, despite similar external work, athletes with TP were under greater thermal strain than athletes with PA. Study 3 s novel approach investigated both physiological responses and activity profiles of wheelchair rugby players during competitive match play. Despite players with TP covering 17% less distance and pushing on average 10% slower, they were under a greater amount of thermal strain than players with non-spinal related physical impairments (NON-SCI). Furthermore, this study demonstrated that players with TP that had a larger body mass, larger lean mass, covered a greater relative distance and/or were a higher point player had a greater end Tgi. These data provide an insight for coaches and support staff regarding which players may need greater attention in regards to cooling strategies or breaks in play. The effectiveness of cooling practices currently employed by athletes with TP has not been previously investigated. Study 4 determined the effectiveness of pre-cooling, using an ice vest alone and in combination with water sprays between quarters, at attenuating thermal strain in athletes with TP. Using the activity profile data from Study 3, an intermittent sprint protocol, conducted on a wheelchair ergometer, was used to represent a wheelchair rugby match. The combination of cooling methods lowered Tgi and Tsk to a greater extent than pre-cooling only, despite neither cooling condition having a positive or negative effect on performance. Unexpectedly, the pre-cooling only condition lowered Tgi, compared to no cooling, throughout the subsequent exercise protocol, even though the reduction in Tsk was not long lasting. This thesis provides comprehensive evidence that athletes with TP experience heightened thermal strain during both rest and real-world sporting scenarios compared to the AB, athletes with PA, and within the sport of wheelchair rugby. Athletes with TP should employ practices, such as appropriate cooling methods or alter playing tactics to reduce thermal strain and the likelihood of attaining a heat related injury.
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Tawse, Holly. "An investigation into Canadian wheelchair rugby coaches: their role in the development of athletes with a spinal cord injury." Thesis, McGill University, 2011. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=97242.

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The purpose of this study was to explore wheelchair rugby coaches lived experiences in the development of their athletes who had acquired a spinal cord injury (SCI). Four elite wheelchair rugby coaches in Canada were interviewed using a semi-structured open-ended interview format. Smith and Osborn's (2008) Interpretative Phenomenological Approach (IPA) was used to inductively analyze and interpret the data. Results revealed three higher-order categories: (a) Coach Attributes and Development, highlighted the evolution of the coaches and their methods of knowledge acquisition in the sport of wheelchair rugby; (b) Coaching the Sport, described the sporting environment of wheelchair rugby, including the participants' coaching roles and responsibilities; and (c) Coaching the Individual, described the participants' philosophies on developing their players as both athletes on the court and as individuals in their daily lives. Results provided evidence to support the importance of informal knowledge acquisition as central in the development of these coaches. Findings were similar to those highlighted in previous disability sport literature, stressing the importance of coaching an „athlete' as opposed to a „person with a disability.' Furthermore, coaches were thoroughly invested in the holistic growth and development of their athletes and empowered their players to maximize their potential both on the court and in their daily lives. From a practical perspective, the current findings can be used to enhance the quality and standard of formal disability sport coach education and provide knowledge on best coaching practices specific to the sport of wheelchair rugby.
Le but de cette étude était d'explorer des expériences vécues par les entraîneurs de rugby en fauteuil roulant dans le développement de leurs athlètes ayant une lésion de la moelle épinière. Quatre entraîneurs d'élite de rugby en fauteuil roulant au Canada ont été interviewés en utilisant un format d'entrevue semi-structurée à entretien ouvert. L'approche interprétative phénoménologique de Smith et Osborn (2008) a été utilisée pour analyser et interpréter les données par induction. Les résultats ont révélé trois catégories d'ordre supérieur: (a) Attributs et développement des entraîneurs, a souligné l'évolution des entraîneurs et de leurs méthodes d'acquisition des connaissances dans le sport du rugby en fauteuil roulant; (b) Entraînement du sport, a décrit l'environnement sportif de rugby en fauteuil roulant, y compris les rôles d'encadrement des participants et de leurs responsabilités, et (c) Entraînement de l'individu, a décrit la philosophie des participants sur le développement de leurs joueurs, comme athlètes sur le terrain et comme individus dans leur vie quotidienne. Les résultats ont fourni des preuves de l'importance de l'acquisition de connaissances informelles dans le développement de ces entraîneurs. Les résultats ont été similaires à ceux déjà mis en évidence dans les recherches précédentes, soulignant l'importance d'entraîner un «athlète», par opposition à une «personne handicapée». En outre, les entraîneurs se sont investis dans la croissance globale et le développement de leurs athlètes et ont responsabilisé les joueurs afin qu'ils maximisent leur potentiel, tant sur le terrain que dans leur vie quotidienne. D'un point de vue pratique, les résultats actuels peuvent être utilisés afin d'améliorer la qualité et le niveau de l'éducation des entraîneurs de personnes handicapées et fournir les connaissances sur de meilleures pratiques de coaching spécifiques au sport du rugby en fauteuil roulant.
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Goosey-Tolfrey, Vicky. Wheelchair sport: A complete guide for athletes, coaches, and teachers. Champaign, Ill: Human Kinetics, 2010.

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Claudine, Sherrill, ed. Sport and disabled athletes. Champaign, Ill: Human Kinetics Publishers, 1986.

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Berger, Ronald J. Hoop dreams on wheels: Disability and the competitive wheelchair athlete. New York: Routledge, 2008.

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Ian, Heads, ed. Louise Sauvage: My story. Pymble, N.S.W: HarperSports, 2002.

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International Wheelchair Basketball Symposium for Coaches, Athletes and Officials (3rd 1992 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada). Proceedings manual from the third International Wheelchair Basketball Symposium for Coaches, Athletes and Officials: July 11 & 12, 1992 : theme wheelchair basketball: demographics and issues. Canada: University of Alberta, 1993.

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Pinkǣo, Phetcharaphī. Prawat Wahōram manut lō̜-- hūačhai lek. Krung Thēp: Post Books, 2009.

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Murderball: Head to head with Australia's toughest team. Crows Nest, N.S.W: Allen & Unwin, 2009.

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Rigsby, Scott. Unthinkable. Carol Stream, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 2009.

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Tanni. London: CollinsWillow, 1996.

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O'Connor, Edward. Chantal Petitclerc: Une histoire inspirante. Montréal: Chenelière éducation, 2005.

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Grey, Tanni. "Élite Women Wheelchair Athletes in Australia." In Researching Women and Sport, 113–25. London: Palgrave Macmillan UK, 1997. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-25317-3_8.

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Kanjanasilanont, Aris, Raul Calderon, and Pailin Puagprakong. "Anthropometry of Thai Wheelchair Basketball Athletes." In Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 539–44. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74009-2_69.

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Jacobs, D. P., G. M. Roswal, M. A. Horuat, and D. R. Gorman. "A Comparison Between the Psychological Profiles of Wheelchair Athletes, Wheelchair Nonathletes, and Able-Bodied Athletes." In Adapted Physical Activity, 75–79. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 1990. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-74873-8_11.

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Marchetti, M. "Cardiovascular Adjustments in Wheelchair Paraplegic Athletes (WPA)." In Advances in Sports Cardiology, 22–26. Milano: Springer Milan, 1997. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2298-0_4.

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Nadeau, M., P. Léveillé, M. Quessy, and D. Royer. "The Mechanical Power Output of World Class Wheelchair Athletes." In Adapted Physical Activity, 87–91. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 1990. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-74873-8_13.

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Solís-Mozos, M., A. del Ama-Espinosa, B. Crespo-Ruiz, E. Pérez-Rizo, J. F. Jimenez-Díaz, and A. Gil-Agudo. "Kinetic Analysis of Manual Wheelchair Propulsion in Athletes and Users with Spinal Cord Injury." In IFMBE Proceedings, 153–56. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-00846-2_38.

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Malone, Laurie A., Natalia Morgulec-Adamowicz, and Kevin Orr. "Contribution of Sport Science to Performance-Wheelchair Rugby." In The Paralympic Athlete, 249–63. Oxford, UK: Wiley-Blackwell, 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9781444328356.ch14.

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Creta, Domenico, and Antonio Zucchini. "The Elbow in Wheelchair and Paralympic Athlete." In The Elbow, 501–17. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-27805-6_37.

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Vanlandewijck, Yves C. "Contribution of sport science to performance: Wheelchair rugby." In Training and Coaching the Paralympic Athlete, 172–98. Oxford, UK: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9781119045144.ch9.

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Gao, Bin, Weimin Sun, and Zhilong Zhao. "Research on Arms Kinetics in Basketball Penalty of Chinese Wheelchair Athlete." In Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, 385–90. London: Springer London, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4790-9_49.

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Carrington, Patrick, Gierad Laput, and Jeffrey P. Bigham. "Exploring the Data Tracking and Sharing Preferences of Wheelchair Athletes." In ASSETS '18: The 20th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility. New York, NY, USA: ACM, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3234695.3236353.

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Takizawa, Kenta, Jun Suzurikawa, Yukiharu Higuchi, Huang Ming, Toshiyo Tamura, Daisuke Kurabayashi, Takenobu Inoue, Toru Ogata, and Atushi Takashima. "Prediction of core temperature decrease induced by neck cooling in wheelchair athletes with spinal cord injury using the Pierce two-node model and parameter search." In 2017 IEEE Life Sciences Conference (LSC). IEEE, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/lsc.2017.8268172.

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Binns, Jonathan R., Mark Habgood, Norman R. Saunders, Paula Cunningham, and John Mooney. "The Use of Sailing Simulation to Increase Participation." In SNAME 20th Chesapeake Sailing Yacht Symposium. SNAME, 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.5957/csys-2011-013.

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Virtual Sailing (VS) has been producing the world’s only ride-on sailing simulator for 10 years. Based on fundamental principles of sailing dynamics the underlying simulation has shown great robustness permitting significant R&D to be performed and retrofitted to existing simulators. The initial intention of the VSail-Trainer was for fitness training and physiological evaluation of elite athletes. Although this has shown promise, with four sailors at the recent Olympics using and praising the simulator as a useful tool for fitness training, tactics and strategy development, the real value in terms of human interaction with sailing has been shown in recent years to be in introducing novice sailors to sailing. Perhaps the most exciting area that the simulator is finding extended use is in rehabilitation of spinal injury patients. For a recent spinal cord injury (SCI) patient the thought of getting into a small sailing boat must be daunting. However, combined with simulation hours the jump from wheelchair to water is becoming quite successful, with one recent participant transferring from simulator to on water sailing within 6 months and has recently been selected for the Skud 18 world championships in July 2010 and then qualifying her country (New Zealand) to compete in the 2012 Paralympics. The essential ingredients for the success of this simulator are: its level of immersion and the degree of active involvement of the participants. As sailing is a complex interaction of cognitive, motor and perceptual skills, the correct balance of immersion and interaction is crucial to an effective simulation. This paper will describe why the VSail-Trainer might just have this balance right.
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