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Current Technologies and Practices to Assess External Training Load in Paralympic Sport: A Systematic Review
Eduardo Stieler1,2,3, Marco T de Mello1,2,3, Ingrid L B Lôbo1,4
1Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG,Brazil.
Journal of Sport Rehabilitation
|May 8, 2023
Summary
Objective external load monitoring in Paralympic sports uses various methods, but their validity and reliability need further investigation for optimal athlete development and injury prevention.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Paralympic Sports Medicine
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Accurate external load assessment is crucial for Paralympic athlete development and injury prevention.
- Scientific evidence guides multidisciplinary teams in training prescription and monitoring.
Conclusions:
- Multiple objective methods exist for assessing external load in Paralympic sports.
- Limited studies have validated the reliability and accuracy of these methods.
- Further research is required to compare external load quantification methods across diverse Paralympic sports.
