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1Institute of Sport and Exercise Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Francie van Zijl Drive, Tygerberg, Cape Town 7505, South Africa; Department of Sport Science, Faculty of Education, Stellenbosch University, Suidwal Street, Coetzenburg, Stellenbosch 7600, South Africa.
Summary
Prostheses enable athletes with limb amputation to participate in sports. This article explores sport-specific prostheses for lower and upper limb amputees, focusing on performance and safety.
Area of Science:
- Sports medicine
- Rehabilitation engineering
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Prostheses are crucial for athletes with limb amputations to engage in sports.
- Both general and sport-specific prostheses exist, with the latter optimized for performance and safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss factors influencing sport participation for amputees.
- To review upper and lower limb prostheses for various sports.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on prostheses design and function.
- Analysis of factors affecting athletic performance and injury risk.
Main Results:
- Sport-specific prostheses enhance performance by meeting sport demands.
- Proper prosthesis selection minimizes injury risk for athletes with amputations.
Conclusions:
- Optimized prostheses are key for inclusive and safe sports participation.
- Further research into advanced prosthesis design can improve outcomes for athletes with limb differences.
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