Correlation between functional classification and kinematical variables in elite wheelchair rugby players

K J Sarro; M S Misuta; L Malone; Brendan J Burkett; R M L Barros

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Correlation between functional classification and kinematical variables in elite wheelchair rugby players

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Correlation between functional classification and kinematical variables in elite wheelchair rugby players

K J Sarro, M S Misuta, L Malone, Brendan J Burkett and R M L Barros

Proceedings of the 28th Conference of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports, pp.124-125

International Symposium of Biomechanics in Sports, XXVIII (Marquette, United States, 19-Jul-2010–23-Jul-2010)

University of Konstanz

2010

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Human Movement and Sports Science

kinematics

wheelchair sport

quad rugby

Wheelchair rugby is a Paralympic team sport for athletes with disabilities affecting the four limbs. Players are classified according to their functional level from 0.5 (lowest function) to 3.5 (highest function). A player's classification is based on muscle tests designed to evaluate the strength and range of motion of the upper limbs and trunk and also includes observation of the athlete on court (IWRF, 2008). Although the sport class is based on movement potential associated with neuromuscular function and performance of tasks related to the sport, it is not well known how functional classification in rugby correlates with variables strongly related to performance such as distance covered. In a previous investigation (Sarro et al., 2010), kinematical variables were analyzed in an international rugby competition and suggested a relation between functional classification and distance covered during the game. To further examine this relationship, this project aimed to investigate the correlation between functional classification and player physical performance as measured by distance covered during a game. In addition, the correlation was examined for each game quarter and as a function of velocity range.

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Title: Correlation between functional classification and kinematical variables in elite wheelchair rugby players
Authors: K J Sarro (Author) - Espirito Santo Federal University, Brazil
M S Misuta (Author) - Campinas State University, Brazil
L Malone (Author) - Lakeshore Foundation, United States
Brendan J Burkett (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
R M L Barros (Author) - Campinas State University, Brazil
Publication details: Proceedings of the 28th Conference of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports, pp.124-125
Conference details: International Symposium of Biomechanics in Sports, XXVIII (Marquette, United States, 19-Jul-2010–23-Jul-2010)
Publisher: University of Konstanz
Date published: 2010
ISSN: 1999-4168
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450148302621
Output Type: Conference paper

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