Suchergebnisse - Disabilities
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National Paralympic sport policies influencing a country`s Paralympic success (Nationale paralympische Sportpolitik beeinflusst den paralympischen Erfolg eines Landes)
Pankowiak, A., Brockett, C., De Bosscher, V., Westerbeek, H.Veröffentlicht in International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics (2025)“… This exploratory qualitative study was informed by a realist perspective, and by the social relational and human rights models of disability. Twenty-three semi-structured interviews were conducted with national Paralympic sport managers from the United Kingdom, Australia, France and Canada, and the data was analysed using qualitative descriptive analysis. …”
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"Like a family": Coach perceptions of wheelchair sport in conflict-affected low- and middle-income countries ("Wie eine Familie": Die Wahrnehmung von Rollstuhlsport durch Trainer in von Konflikten betroffenen Ländern mit niedrigem und mittlerem Einkommen)
Kirk, T. N., McKay, C., Holland, K.Veröffentlicht in International Sport Coaching Journal (2026)“… Research suggests that coaches play an important role in facilitating physical, psychological, and social benefits of Parasport participation for disabled athletes. Despite the importance of this role, little is known about the perspectives of Parasport coaches from low- and middle-income countries of ongoing or recent armed conflict in which resources are often scarce. …”
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Biomechanical mechanisms underlying propulsive force generation in wheelchair racing athletes (Biomechanische Mechanismen der Erzeugung von Antriebskräften bei Rollstuhlsportlern)
Hikosaka, M., Hakariya, N., Kawashima, N.Veröffentlicht in Journal of Biomechanics (2025)“… Wheelchair racing is one of the major competitive parasports for athletes with disabilities. Intensive training is necessary to acquire a unique wheelchair propulsive strategy that can be regarded as maximizing the residual function for athletes. …”
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ACSM expert consensus statement: Considerations and recommendations for prescribing exercise and designing physical activity programs for people with disabilities (ACSM-Expertenkonsens: Überlegungen und Empfehlungen zur Verschreibung von Bewegung und zur Gestaltung von Bewegungsprogrammen für Menschen mit Behinderungen)
Ptomy, L., Morgan, K. A., Blauwet, C. A., Boudreaux, B. D., Fernhall, B., Hauck, J., Legg, D., Tow, S., Martin, Ginis, K. A.Veröffentlicht in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (2025)“… Participating in physical activity and meeting physical activity guidelines are far more challenging for persons with disabilities than for the general population. This American College of Sports Medicine expert consensus statement provides an evidence-based summary of (i) the impact of physiological factors, physical activity guidelines, and barriers on physical activity participation and prescription for individuals with disabilities; (ii) three consensus statements derived from research evidence; and (iii) five practical recommendations for prescribing and designing physical activity programs tailored to adults with disabilities, based on an integration of research evidence with expert consensus. …”
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Fencing in the summer Paralympic Games: A historical-analytical study of the achievements of the countries of the participating teams for the period (1960-2024) (Fechten bei den Paralympischen Sommerspielen: Eine historisch-analytische Studie über die Leistungen der Länder der teilnehmenden Mannschaften im Zeitraum (1960-2024))
Hamza, J. S., Mohammed, S. K. J., Najm, M. R.Veröffentlicht in Modern Sport (2025)“… The Paralympic Games are one of the most important sporting events today, as they represent the other side of disability in the world, as "they are an embodiment of the human will and its ability to overcome challenges, and go beyond being just a sports competition to become a global platform that contributes to changing societal attitudes towards disability The purpose of the research is to conduct a historical and documentary analysis of the achievements of the national teams participating in the Paralympic fencing within the Summer Paralympic Games in the period from 1960 to 2024, the researchers used the descriptive-analytical approach to analyze the development of the participation of national teams and achievements. …”
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Diagnosis and risk factors of injuries in wheelchair fencing parathletes during a national championship (Diagnose und Risikofaktoren von Verletzungen bei Rollstuhlfechtern während einer nationalen Meisterschaft)
da Silva Neto, C. A. F., da Cunha, E. K. C., e Silva, M. P. M.Veröffentlicht in Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy (2025)“… Background Wheelchair fencing is a sport for para-athletes with physical disabilities. To minimize the impacts of disability, para-athletes are divided into three functional categories: A (highest functionality), B and C (lowest functionality). …”
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Impact of sport engagement and social support on the health-related quality of life of youth athletes with physical disabilities (Auswirkungen von sportlicher Betätigung und sozialer Unterstützung auf die gesundheitsbezogene Lebensqualität von jugendlichen Sportlern mit körperlichen Behinderungen )
Sur, M. H., Shapiro, D. R., Martin, J.Veröffentlicht in Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (2025)“… The findings support the importance of social support and confidence in the sport context for the HRQOL of youth with physical disabilities. …”
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Power wheelchair adaptive team sport involvement: Experience, impact on quality of life, and physical fitness (Teilnahme an adaptiven Mannschaftssportarten mit Elektrorollstühlen: Erfahrungen, Auswirkungen auf die Lebensqualität und körperliche Fitness)
Hayward, L., Hogan, D., Melam, A., Raine, L., McCullough, A., Bell, A.Veröffentlicht in Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (2025)“… Purpose: Adults with disabilities can benefit from physical activity. Athletic activity for adults with disabilities requires adaptation to their physical and/or intellectual limitations. …”
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"A kind of therapy": Wheelchair sport athletes and health-related quality of life ("Eine Art Therapie": Rollstuhlsportler und gesundheitsbezogene Lebensqualität)
Kirk, T. N., McKay, C., Holland, K.Veröffentlicht in Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (2025)“… Overall, the findings indicated that wheelchair sport is indicated as positively impacting numerous HRQOL indicators for disabled participants in LMIC and is a valuable rehabilitative option and meaningful endeavor for disabled persons. …”
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Hypoxia conditioning for load-compromised athletes: a narrative review exploring potential applications in injury and disability management (Hypoxietraining für Sportler mit Belastungsbeeinträchtigungen: Eine narrative Übersicht zur Erforschung potenzieller Anwendungsmöglichkeiten im Bereich des Verletzungs- und Behindertenmanagements)
Yeung, W.-C. V., Kwok, V., Ihsan, M., Girard, O.Veröffentlicht in Sports Medicine (2025)“… Background: Load-compromised athletes are individuals with acute or chronic injuries or disabilities that hinder their ability to perform at peak levels. …”
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Specificity of the response of the body of children with motor limitations and cerebral palsy when performing active physical exercises using exercise equipment (Spezifität der Reaktion des Körpers von Kindern mit motorischen Einschränkungen und Zerebralparese bei der Durchführung aktiver körperlicher Übungen unter Verwendung von Trainingsgeräten)
Gross, N. A., Sharova, T. L., Molokanov, A. V.Veröffentlicht in Theory and Practice of Physical Culture (2025)“… The results of the experiment open up prospects for understanding the processes of functioning of the body of a disabled child when using training devices. They can become a guideline for taking into account the sequence of arrangement of "Training devices" in order to avoid overtraining of the child's body, for the accumulation of data characterizing the functional response to physical activity using training devices. …”
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Analyzing force distribution in sports-equipment modifications: a paralympic cross-country sit-ski study (Analyse der Kraftverteilung bei Modifikationen von Sportgeräten: eine Studie zum paralympischen Langlauf-Sitzski)
Berg, M. F., Skjølsvik, K., Døsvik, H., Pedersen, T. S., Aasan, V., Hicks, B., Steinert, M., Eikevåg, S. W.Veröffentlicht in Sports Engineering (2025)“… The study shows the potential of customizing equipment and enhancing training by capturing real-time data and long-term monitoring progress through waveform analysis and comparison, using the technology to enable individualized adjustments for every disability. Overall, the study highlights the importance of personalized equipment and the use of a system of sensors to generate a holistic view to understand trade-offs and optimize equipment interaction. …”
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The relationship between strap use and classification score in elite wheelchair basketball players (Der Zusammenhang zwischen der Verwendung von Gurten und der Klassifizierungsnote bei Elite-Rollstuhlbasketballspielern)
Farì, G., Quarta, F., Longo, S.C., Zappile, F., Masiero, L., Varrassi, G., Bernetti, A.Veröffentlicht in Sports (2025)“… Wheelchair basketball (WB) grants important benefits for people with disabilities but also presents a relevant risk of injury. …”
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Adaptation and validation of selected stroke accuracy tests for elite Para table tennis players (Anpassung und Validierung ausgewählter Tests zur Schlaggenauigkeit für Para-Tischtennis-Spitzensportler)
Galasa, S., Plutaa, B.Veröffentlicht in Acta Kinesiologica (2025)“… Conclusions: The research on the reliability and accuracy of the specific tests confirmed the need for the indicated special technical tests on table tennis players with impairment for the three integrated classes of disabilities. Analysis of the data obtained from the tests can provide coaches with important information on the level of selected technigue elements of elite Para table tennis players. …”
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Pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, and core strength: A comparative study of Paralympic and Olympic athletes (Lungenfunktion, Atmungsmuskelkraft und Rumpfkraft: eine vergleichende Studie von paralympischen und olympischen Athleten)
Akinoglu, B., Ünüvar, E., Shehu, S. U., Kocahan, T., Rosemann, T., Weiss, K., Knechtle, B.Veröffentlicht in Sports Medicine and Health Science (2025)“… Purpose The significance of pulmonary function, respiratory muscles, and core muscle strength in athletes is extensively studied, however the correlation between these variables remains unexplored in athletes with disabilities. This study examines the relationship between these parameters, aiming to identify potential disparities relative to athleticism and disabilities. …”
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Cognitive and executive functions of top level para-karate athletes with intellectual disability (Kognitive und exekutive Funktionen von Spitzenathleten im Para-Karate mit geistiger Behinderung)
Van Biesen, D., Augustovicová, D., Pineda, R. C., Nemcek, D., Burns, J.Veröffentlicht in Psychology of Sport and Exercise (2025)“… This study investigates the cognitive profiles of top-level Para Karate athletes with intellectual disability (ID), aiming to assess the extent to which cognitive abilities are related to athletic performance. …”
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"It should just be about sport!": exploring Italian athletes' perspectives in paralympic media coverage ("Es sollte nur um Sport gehen!": Ein Blick auf die Sichtweise italienischer Athleten in der Berichterstattung über die Paralympics)
Pappous, A., Gómez-Iniesta, P.Veröffentlicht in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (2025)“… Drawing on theories of framing, representation, and disability models, the study underscores the importance of incorporating athletes` voices to advance inclusive and accurate media narratives. …”
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Exploring interpretations and implications of coaches' use of humour in three national paralympic teams (Untersuchung der Interpretationen und Auswirkungen des Einsatzes von Humor durch Trainer in drei paralympischen Nationalmannschaften)
Alexander-Urquhart, D., Bentzen, M., Kenttä, G., Bloom, G. A.Veröffentlicht in International Sport Coaching Journal (2025)“… Relational awareness, emotional intelligence, and effective communication were identified as important coaching competencies to consider when implementing humour as a leadership behaviour, particularly in an environment where power differentials of status and disability were present. The study was among the first to explore interpretations and implications of humour as a coaching strategy from athletes and staff in the high-performance parasport context. …”
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Exploring self-reported Sport Mental Health Assessment Tool-1 (SMHAT-1) scores across impairment type of Team USA Paralympic athletes (Untersuchung der selbstberichteten Werte des Sport Mental Health Assessment Tool-1 (SMHAT-1) über die Art der Beeinträchtigung der paralympischen Athleten des Teams USA)
Galán López, N., Anderson, T., Bartley, J. D., Donaldson, A. T., Taylor, L., Adams, W.Veröffentlicht in 29th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, 2-5 July 2024, Book of Abstracts (2024)“… INTRODUCTION: Paralympic athletes face additional mental health-related challenges to Olympic athletes due to social forces that differentially affect people with disabilities. Indeed, Paralympic athletes score less favourably (i.e., increased self-reporting of mental health symptoms) than their Olympic counterparts on the Sport Mental Health Assessment Tool - 1 (SMHAT-1). …”
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Application of IMU sensors to the functional analysis of shooting in Paralympic water polo (Anwendung von IMU-Sensoren für die Funktionsanalyse des Schießens im paralympischen Wasserball)
Frontuto, C., Bonaiuto, V.Veröffentlicht in 29th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, 2-5 July 2024, Book of Abstracts (2024)“… METHODS: The study was conducted on 5 subjects of which 4 belonged to a Paralympic team, with different types of disabilities, and 1 competitive athlete belonging to a water polo team with no degree of disability for data comparison. …”