Physiologic and Clinical Features of the Paralympic Athlete's Heart.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamacardio.2020.4306
Abstract: Importance Paralympic medicine is a newly adopted term to describe the varied health care issues associated with athletes in the Paralympics. Scarce scientific data, however, are currently available describing the cardiac remodeling in Paralympic athletes.… read more here.
Keywords: median iqr; medicine; paralympic athletes; left ventricular ... See more keywords
The emergence of a paradox of assimilation: an analysis of Olympic and Paralympic athletes’ Instagram posts
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DOI: 10.1080/17430437.2021.1979521
Abstract: The Olympics and the Paralympics are two of the largest multi-sport events worldwide that aim to represent social movements. The Games and the movements could be influenced by the widespread reach ... read more here.
Keywords: analysis olympic; assimilation analysis; olympic paralympic; paradox assimilation ... See more keywords
Athletic identity and self-esteem among active and retired Paralympic athletes
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DOI: 10.1080/17461391.2018.1462854
Abstract: Abstract Athletic identity (AI) has been suggested as a variable that can have an impact on the psychological health of the athletes upon retirement. The aim of this study was to provide more insight on… read more here.
Keywords: retired paralympic; active retired; paralympic athletes; athletic identity ... See more keywords
Knowledge About Sleep, Sleep Hygiene, and Sleep Behaviors of Paralympic Athletes.
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DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2023-0374
Abstract: CONTEXT Understanding Paralympic athletes' perspectives on the importance of sleep is the first step toward developing effective sleep hygiene (SH) strategies. We aim to describe and compare the knowledge about SH and sleep behaviors practiced… read more here.
Keywords: sleep behaviors; paralympic athletes; sleep hygiene; knowledge sleep ... See more keywords
The structural and human resources support for Brazilian Paralympic athletes
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DOI: 10.14198/jhse.2018.134.14
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to describe the importance of structural and human resources support for Brazilian Paralympic athletes. It is characterized as descriptive and qualitative approach. Data collection was conducted through semi-structured interviews.… read more here.
Keywords: structural human; support; resources support; paralympic athletes ... See more keywords
Investigating the Predictive Role of Mental Toughness in Resilience and Distress Tolerance of Paralympic Athletes
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DOI: 10.32598/irj.22.3.18.7
Abstract: Objectives: The outstanding performance of Paralympic athletes improves their quality of life and resilience. The present study explores the role of mental toughness in predicting resilience and distress tolerance in Paralympic athletes. Methods: This descriptive… read more here.
Keywords: mental toughness; paralympic athletes; paralympic; distress tolerance ... See more keywords
Tailored nutrition strategies for Paralympic athletes: addressing unique energy, nutrients, and hydration needs to enhance performance and health
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DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2025.1572961
Abstract: The achievements of Olympic athletes are often highlighted, whereas the successes of Paralympians are frequently overlooked. Paralympic athletes with disabilities face unique nutritional challenges due to variations in energy expenditure and nutrient requirements associated with… read more here.
Keywords: paralympic athletes; nutrition; performance health; energy ... See more keywords
The Prevalence of Cardiovascular Diseases in Paralympic Athletes
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DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11071027
Abstract: Paralympic participants represent a special subset of athletes. Although sudden cardiac death in this group is a rare event, it should be underlined that, in particular, Paralympians with movement restrictions have a higher prevalence of… read more here.
Keywords: disabled athletes; prevalence cardiovascular; cardiovascular diseases; diseases paralympic ... See more keywords