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Exploring assistive technology in adaptive sports: a bibliometric analysis
1Department of Studies in Economics and Planning, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, India.
Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology
|January 10, 2026
Summary
Assistive technology enhances adaptive sports participation for disabled athletes. Research shows exponential growth, with rehabilitation, virtual reality, and brain-computer interfaces as key themes, highlighting innovation in accessibility.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Rehabilitation Engineering
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Assistive technology (AT) is crucial for enabling individuals with disabilities to participate in adaptive sports.
- Overcoming physical and cognitive barriers in sports is a significant challenge for disabled athletes.
- The field of adaptive sports has seen transformative advancements due to technological integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of research on assistive technology in adaptive sports.
- To examine the development, key themes, and emerging trends in this research area.
- To identify research gaps and provide a roadmap for future studies.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 8,660 documents from 2,137 sources in the Scopus database (1987–2025).
- Analysis of research output growth, dominant themes, and co-occurrence networks.
- Identification of interdisciplinary connections and unexplored research areas.
Main Results:
- Research output on assistive technology in adaptive sports has grown exponentially since 2010.
- Rehabilitation emerged as the most frequent theme, with virtual reality, brain-computer interfaces, and wearable technologies as emerging topics.
- Strong interdisciplinary links exist between rehabilitation, assistive technology, and physical activity.
Conclusions:
- Bibliometric analysis reveals significant progress and key trends in assistive technology for adaptive sports.
- Future research should explore under-researched areas like digital health and telehealth applications.
- Technological innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration are vital for advancing accessibility and inclusivity in adaptive sports.
