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  • Sports Medicine
  • Para-athletics
  • Biomechanics

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  • Para-cycling presents distinct injury profiles compared to able-bodied cycling.
  • Underlying medical conditions in para-athletes influence injury patterns and recovery.
  • Specific risks include upper-extremity injuries, soft tissue damage, and heat-related illnesses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the unique injury risks and medical conditions prevalent in para-cycling.
  • To identify gaps in current concussion assessment and return-to-play protocols for para-athletes.
  • To address the potential for relative energy deficiency in sport and low bone density in para-cyclists.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on para-cycling injuries and medical conditions.
  • Analysis of injury patterns specific to para-athletes with varying impairments.
  • Identification of limitations in current sports medicine guidelines for para-sports.

Main Results:

  • Para-cyclists experience a higher incidence of acute injuries, particularly in the upper extremities and soft tissues.
  • Para-athletes are predisposed to respiratory, skin, genitourinary, and heat-related illnesses.
  • Validated sideline concussion assessment tools and return-to-play protocols are lacking for wheelchair users and those with balance deficits.
  • Para-cyclists may be at increased risk for relative energy deficiency in sport and low bone mineral density.

Conclusions:

  • Para-cycling requires specialized medical attention due to unique injury risks and predispositions.
  • Development of tailored concussion management strategies is crucial for para-cyclists.
  • Addressing relative energy deficiency and bone health is essential for the well-being of para-cyclists.