Insights on the apparel needs and limitations for athletes with disabilities: The design of wheelchair rugby sports-wear.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2017.09.005
Abstract: Wheelchair rugby is a sport that has been gaining popularity with athletes with disabilities. However, as it is relatively new and not played by the masses, market specific sports-wear is not available for this sport,… read more here.
Keywords: athletes disabilities; wheelchair rugby; insights apparel; sports wear ... See more keywords
Injuries in Judo Athletes With Disabilities: Prevalence, Magnitude, and Sport-Related Mechanisms.
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DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2021-0352
Abstract: CONTEXT The participation of judo athletes with disabilities in competitions has increased over the years as well as the burden of sports-related injuries and illnesses in this population. However, there is limited knowledge about sports-related… read more here.
Keywords: magnitude; judo athletes; injuries judo; male female ... See more keywords
Adapting to sport and country: Immigrant athletes with disabilities
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DOI: 10.1177/10126902231156275
Abstract: The benefits of disability sport are numerous and widespread; however, current research on motivations and lived experiences of athletes with disabilities has almost exclusively focused on white males. No studies have focused on the immigrant… read more here.
Keywords: sport; disability sport; athletes disabilities; adapting sport ... See more keywords
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on athletes with disabilities preparing for the Paralympic Games in Tokyo
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DOI: 10.1186/s13104-021-05646-0
Abstract: Objective The main aim of the study was to assess the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on athletes preparing for the Tokyo 2021 Paralympic Games during 1 month of lockdown in Poland. The study involved 166 athletes… read more here.
Keywords: impact covid; athletes disabilities; pandemic athletes; covid pandemic ... See more keywords
Exploring the perception of barriers to a dual career by student-athletes with/out disabilities
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0286152
Abstract: In recent years, there has been an increase in knowledge about the barriers experienced by people with disabilities in the education system or sports. However, no studies have analyzed the barriers for those who try… read more here.
Keywords: career student; dual career; student athletes; athletes disabilities ... See more keywords
Efficacy Sources that Predict Leadership Behaviors in Coaches of Athletes with Disabilities
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DOI: 10.2478/hukin-2021-0056
Abstract: Abstract Researchers suggest that sport participation among athletes with disabilities promotes healthier lifestyles, increases self-esteem, and enhances peer acceptance. Ideally, coaches should be confident in teaching skills, tactics, and sportsmanship, while exhibiting appropriate leadership behaviors… read more here.
Keywords: leadership; predict leadership; athletes disabilities; efficacy ... See more keywords
Well-being and quality of life in people with disabilities practicing sports, athletes with disabilities, and para-athletes: Insights from a critical review of the literature
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1071656
Abstract: Global well-being (GWB) is a complex, multi-dimensional, and multi-faceted construct that can be explored from two different, but often overlapping, complementary perspectives: the subjective and the objective ones. The subjective perspective, in turn, is comprised… read more here.
Keywords: para athletes; disabilities para; athletes disabilities; quality life ... See more keywords
Effects of 8-Week Electromyostimulation Training on Upper-Limb Muscle Activity and Respiratory Gas Analysis in Athletes with Disabilities
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20010299
Abstract: This study was aimed at verifying the efficacy of EMS training by investigating the changes in upper-limb muscle functions and energy expenditure in athletes with disabilities after an 8-week intervention of EMS training. We compared… read more here.
Keywords: respiratory gas; muscle activity; muscle; athletes disabilities ... See more keywords