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What Do We Know about Frame Running? A Narrative Review
Lucas de Assis Voltolini1, Pedro Henrique De Araújo1, Diego Antunes2
1Laboratory of Biomechanics, Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil.
Current Sports Medicine Reports
|December 12, 2022
Summary
Frame running, a Para-Athletics sport using a pedal-less tricycle, benefits individuals with cerebral palsy. This review explores its impact on health, classification, and training.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Frame running is an emerging Para-Athletics discipline utilizing a specialized tricycle (PETRA RaceRunner) for individuals with moderate to severe cerebral palsy and other lower limb impairments.
- The activity mimics natural walking and running gaits, offering a unique avenue for physical activity and sport participation.
- This review synthesizes current literature and official sports information to provide a comprehensive overview of frame running.
Approach:
- A narrative review methodology was employed, systematically searching scientific databases and official sports websites.
- Keywords used included "framerunning," "racerunning," and "petra racerunning" to ensure broad coverage of relevant literature.
- The review synthesizes findings across identified themes to present a holistic view of the sport.
Key Points:
- Frame running positively impacts participants' health and quality of life, offering physical and psychological benefits.
- Standardized sports classification systems are being developed and refined for frame running to ensure fair competition.
- Specific training methodologies and testing protocols are emerging to optimize performance and safety in frame running.
Conclusions:
- Frame running represents a significant development in Para-Athletics, promoting inclusivity and athletic opportunities.
- Further research is needed to fully understand the long-term health benefits and optimize training strategies.
- The review highlights the growing importance of frame running in adaptive sports and rehabilitation.
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