Wheelchair skill tests in wheelchair Basketball: A systematic review [PDF]
PLOS ONE, 2022 ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to identify, describe and synthesize the skill tests used in wheelchair basketball.MethodA systematic review was carried out in the databases: PubMed/Medline, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Web of science and Google Scholar from inception to January 2021 with up to date in January 2022.
Carlos Mariano Aguiar Ferreira da Silva +7 more
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Enhanced community reintegration: the impact of participating in wheelchair basketball on reintegration of people living with a spinal cord injury [PDF]
Frontiers in Sports and Active LivingIntroductionSpinal cord injury (SCI) is a life-altering condition with significant physical, psychological, and social consequences. In South Africa, where trauma-related SCI is prevalent and specialized rehabilitation services are limited, community ...
Nothemba Thobela, Lieketseng Ned
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Characteristic MRI findings of the shoulder, elbow, and wrist joints in elite wheelchair basketball players [PDF]
BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2022 Background The health of wheelchair users’ upper limbs is directly related to their quality of life. Moreover, para-sport athletes are subjected to a dual load on their upper extremities from competition and daily life, making it even more critical to ...
Masafumi Sakai +4 more
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Impact of Sprinting and Dribbling on Shoulder Joint and Pushrim Kinetics in Wheelchair Basketball Athletes [PDF]
Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2022 BackgroundWhile wheelchair basketball is one of the most popular Paralympic sports, it eventually causes shoulder problems and pain in many athletes. However, shoulder kinetics has never been assessed during propulsion in wheelchair basketball.
Félix Chénier +5 more
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The influence of age categories on performance parameters during on-court testing in wheelchair basketball players [PDF]
Frontiers in Sports and Active LivingIntroductionWheelchair basketball is a highly dynamic sport that requires optimized propulsion techniques, sprint performance, and fatigue resistance. Understanding the biomechanical differences between age groups is crucial for potential estimation and ...
Lorian Honnorat +8 more
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Injuries in Wheelchair Basketball Players: A Systematic Review [PDF]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022 Background: Sports injuries have physical and psychological effects that negatively affect sports performance. Although there are data available on sports injuries in wheelchair basketball, some aspects need to be clarified, such as the location, mechanisms and risk factors for injury, which are not well described due to variations and/or a lack of ...
Karina Sá +4 more
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Objective Evaluation of Out-of-Competition Volume of Action in Wheelchair Basketball Classification [PDF]
SportsIn wheelchair basketball, classes are based on competition observations. Since 2021, out-of-competition testing has been implemented; however, research remains limited. This study aimed to determine whether the quantified volume of action (VOA) can be an
Yuki Shimoyama +5 more
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What about applied kinanthropometry in wheelchair basketball? Proposal for anthropometric references in Spanish elite players [PDF]
Sports Medicine - OpenBackground Disability negatively impacts body composition due to muscle disuse in paralyzed or amputated limbs. This study aimed to describe and compare the anthropometric profile and body composition of professional wheelchair basketball players ...
María Isabel Buceta-Toro +11 more
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Relationship between screen-play scenarios' effectiveness and player classification in elite wheelchair basketball based on match results of Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games [PDF]
Frontiers in Sports and Active LivingBackgroundThe competitiveness of wheelchair basketball has increased over time. However, screen-play, considered a vital offensive tactic in running basketball, is still poorly clarified.
Taku Yasuda +2 more
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Investigation of the Female Athlete Triad in Japanese Elite Wheelchair Basketball Players [PDF]
Medicina, 2019 Background and objectives: Para-sports have become increasingly competitive, necessitating greater physical activity; secondary disorder prevention is therefore crucial.
Yukiyo Shimizu +4 more
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