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Perspectives on research conducted at the Paralympic Games
Walter R Thompson1, Yves C Vanlandewijck2,3
1College of Education & Human Development, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Disability and Rehabilitation
|December 17, 2020
Summary
Paralympic Games research from 1996-2018 advanced athlete health and performance, but collaboration is needed for greater impact. Future research should focus on enhancing sport science and rehabilitation for para-athletes.
Area of Science:
- Sport Science
- Paralympic Movement
- Rehabilitation
Background:
- The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) established the Sport Science Committee in 1994 to foster research relevant to the Paralympic Movement.
- An application system was implemented in 1996, enabling scholars to conduct research during the Paralympic Games.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the outcomes of 56 research projects conducted during the Paralympic Games from Atlanta 1996 to PyeongChang 2018.
- To discuss the current status of the IPC Research Strategic Goals.
Main Methods:
- Projects conducted at the Paralympic Games (1996-2018) were categorized based on IPC Research Strategic Goals.
- Data sources included IPC Medical & Scientific Department project files, PubMed, and SportDiscus searches, with direct contact to principal investigators.
Main Results:
- Games-time research projects addressed key strategic goals: athlete health, performance, classification, participation, legacy, and education.
- Some projects significantly influenced Games operations, but many operated in isolation, highlighting a need for stakeholder collaboration.
Conclusions:
- Paralympic sport science research requires accelerated, collaborative efforts to keep pace with the evolution of the movement.
- Rehabilitation specialists can contribute to evidence-based classification and research, optimizing athlete-equipment interfaces and addressing specific health concerns like shoulder joint balance and autonomic dysreflexia.
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