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    Biomechanical research in Paralympic sports enhances athlete performance through technical improvements and injury prevention. It also aids in evidence-based classification for athletes with impairments.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Science
    • Biomechanics
    • Paralympic Studies

    Background:

    • Biomechanical studies are crucial for understanding and improving athletic performance.
    • Paralympic sports present unique biomechanical challenges due to diverse athlete impairments.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review biomechanical research in Paralympic sports.
    • To assess the relevance of this research for athlete performance and classification.

    Main Methods:

    • A literature search was conducted in the PubMed database.
    • Keywords included "paralympic biomechanics," "paralympic sport performance," and "paralympic athlete."

    Main Results:

    • Thirty-four studies were analyzed, focusing on technical optimization (32 studies) and injury prevention (6 studies).
    • Biomechanics aids in understanding activity limitations for evidence-based classification (6 studies).
    • Research covered sitting (41%), standing (38%), and swimming (21%) athletes, examining wheelchair propulsion, jump sports, running, and swimming techniques.

    Conclusions:

    • Biomechanical research is vital for performance enhancement, injury prevention, and classification in Paralympic sports.
    • Future research should integrate physiological measures alongside biomechanical ones.
    • This integrated approach will provide a comprehensive assessment of human capability and movement in Paralympic athletes.