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An Overview of Paralympic Sport from a Historical and Psychosocial Perspective

, 2023
The Paralympic Olympic Games initiated within the framework of the Paralympic movement is not well known by the society. Understanding the psychological characteristics of para-athletes and revealing their social position will contribute to coaches ...
Gözde ERSÖZ, Serkan ESEN, Ersöz, G., Esen, S.   +3 more
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Relationship between sports participation and sports experience with the mental health of Malaysian Paralympic athletes [PDF]

The athletes have proven that their disability is not a barrier for them to gain experience with participation in the field of sports, excitement, positive emotional response and succeed in creating success at the highest level.
Bin Lias, Ahmad Fitri, Abdullah, Borhannudin, Omar Dev, Roxana Dev   +2 more
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Personal characteristics supporting Paralympic athletes’ self-realization in sports [PDF]

, 2020
The purpose of this study was to investigate the personal characteristics supporting Paralympic athletes’ self-realization in sports. The study involved 106 members of the Paralympic and Deaflympic teams of Ukraine (16-53 year-old, the average age of 28 ...
Serdiuk, Liudmyla, Kokun, Oleg, Shamych, Oleksandr   +2 more
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Development and implementation of an injury and illness surveillance system for team USA

Injury Epidemiology
Background The purpose of this report is to provide insight and details regarding the development and implementation of an injury and illness surveillance (IIS) system for the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC).
Eric G. Post, Travis Anderson, Olivia Samson, Alexis D. Gidley, Ashley N. Triplett, Amber T. Donaldson, Jonathan T. Finnoff, William M. Adams   +7 more
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Racing Toward 2024: An Accounting Analysis of the Paris Olympics La course vers 2024 : analyse comptable des Jeux olympiques de Paris

Accounting Perspectives, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This case challenges students to apply managerial accounting concepts in the context of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, a large‐scale event shaped by uncertainty, complexity, and public accountability. Positioned as advisors evaluating financial and strategic decisions before the Games, students analyze sponsorship value, cost structures ...
Catherine Barrette, Michael J. Marin
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Injury and illness: an analysis of team USA athletes at the 2024 winter youth olympic games

Injury Epidemiology
Background Injury and illness surveillance is essential for understanding the relative risks of sports participation to develop effective strategies to optimize athlete health, wellness, and performance.
Ashley N. Triplett, Eric G. Post, Travis Anderson, Olivia Samson, Alexis D. Gidley, Francisco Silva, Lea Thomann, Amber T. Donaldson, Jonathan T. Finnoff, Eric L. Dugan, Jeffrey S. Shilt, William M. Adams   +11 more
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Intermittent blood flow restriction does not reduce atrophy following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Journal of Sport and Health Science, 2016
Background: A previous study has reported a 50% reduction in disuse atrophy of the quadriceps during the first 14 days after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. A follow-up trial is needed to confirm these promising results.
Erik Iversen, Vibeke Røstad, Arne Larmo
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Sport science in the Paralympic movement

The Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 2006
INTRODUCTION The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is the international governing body of sports for athletes with disabilities and acts as the International Federation for 12 sports. The IPC supervises and coordinates the Paralympic Summer and Winter Games and other multidisability competitions, such as the World Championships.
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Paris Olympics and Paralympics: Insights from nationwide coordination in preparedness, supply chain management and blood inventory

Vox Sanguinis, EarlyView.
Abstract The Paris 2024 Olympic Games posed a unique challenge due to their scale, associated risks and the need for robust healthcare preparedness. This review outlines the forecasting and anticipatory measures taken by the Etablissement français du sang (EFS) to ensure a resilient blood supply chain throughout the event.
Jean‐Baptiste Thibert, Hervé Meinrad, Thibaut Bocquet, Marjolaine Jacques, Thierry Baudonet, Pierre Tiberghien, Sabine Cléophax, Syria Laperche, Pierre Gallian, Sophie Le Cam   +9 more
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The impact of injury and illness on team USA performance outcomes at the Paris 2024 summer olympic games

Scientific Reports
The effects of injury and illness on sports performance remain incompletely understood in Olympic athletes. This study investigated whether sustaining an injury or illness at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games affected the probability of winning a medal,
Travis Anderson, Eric G. Post, Ashley N. Triplett, William M. Adams, Jonathan T. Finnoff   +4 more
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