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Swimming with limb absence: A systematic review.
Bryce Tj Dyer1, Sarah A Deans2
1Faculty of Science & Technology, Bournemouth University, UK.
Summary
Research on swimming with limb absence shows a growing interest, shifting from prosthetics to biomechanics. This review identifies key themes and future research directions for athletes and clinicians.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Biomechanics
- Rehabilitation
Background:
- Swimming with limb absence is a Paralympic sport and a rehabilitation method.
- Research in this area is often considered limited.
- Understanding the scope of existing research is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the volume, type, and historical interest of research on swimming with limb absence.
- To analyze trends and themes in the scientific literature.
- To guide future research and clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- A modified PRISMA search protocol was employed.
- Five bibliographic databases were systematically searched.
- Twenty-four relevant peer-reviewed articles published between 1983 and 2015 were included.
Main Results:
- Publication trends show an initial focus on prosthetics technology, evolving to swimming biomechanics from 2006.
- Four main themes emerged: general background, lower limb prosthetics, front crawl technique, and unilateral elbow disarticulation.
- An overall positive trend in publication volume was observed.
Conclusions:
- The research field of swimming with limb absence is expanding.
- Identified themes provide a foundation for future studies.
- This review assists in prescribing swimming for exercise or competitive purposes.
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