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Determining and Controlling External Power Output During Regular Handrim Wheelchair Propulsion
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Engineering and Technology in Wheelchair Sport.
Rory A Cooper1, Yetsa A Tuakli-Wosornu2, Geoffrey V Henderson3
1Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, 6425 Penn Avenue, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA.
Summary
This review highlights resources for wheelchair athletes to improve exercise physiology and adaptive training. It emphasizes upper limb health and efficient energy transfer for better performance and injury prevention.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Rehabilitation Engineering
- Exercise Physiology
Background:
- Developing technologies project injury and performance metrics to athletes and coaches.
- Wheelchair athletes require focus on upper limb health and efficient energy transfer to handrims.
- Systems must be evaluated for their impact on upper limb health during wheelchair propulsion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review resources aiding wheelchair users in enhancing physiological response to exercise.
- To provide ideas for adaptive workout routines tailored to wheelchair athletes.
- To identify accessible facilities and outdoor areas, and methods for developing sport-specific skills.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing resources and technologies.
- Analysis of strategies for improving wheelchair athlete performance and health.
- Compilation of information on adaptive training and accessible environments.
Main Results:
- Identification of resources for increasing physiological response to exercise.
- Development of concepts for adaptive workout routines.
- Information on locating accessible facilities and outdoor spaces.
- Guidance on developing sport-specific skills for wheelchair athletes.
Conclusions:
- Resources exist to support wheelchair athletes in optimizing exercise, training, and skill development.
- Focusing on upper limb health and efficient energy transfer is crucial for performance and injury prevention in wheelchair sports.
- Further development of integrated systems is needed to monitor and enhance athlete well-being.
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