Using Underwater 3D Kinematics to Improve the Paralympic Swimming Classification System

Brendan J Burkett; Luke Hogarth; Peter Van de Vliet; Sam Wisdish; Carl Payton

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Using Underwater 3D Kinematics to Improve the Paralympic Swimming Classification System

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Using Underwater 3D Kinematics to Improve the Paralympic Swimming Classification System

Brendan J Burkett, Luke Hogarth, Peter Van de Vliet, Sam Wisdish and Carl Payton

ISBS Proceedings Archive, Vol.36(1), pp.694-697

Conference of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS), 36th (Auckland, New Zealand, 10-Sep-2018–14-Sep-2018)

International Society of Biomechanics in Sports

2018

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Abstract

Human Movement and Sports Science

Clinical Sciences

Cerebral palsy

Para classification

biomechanics

isometric strength

motor coordination

UniSC Diversity Area - Disability and Inclusion

Swimming is a fundamental sport at the Olympic and Paralympic games, with the Paralympic classification system being the key difference between these games. To improve the accuracy of the classification system this case study investigated differences in the underwater hand kinematics of the affected and unaffected limb of an elite Para swimmer with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. In this case study, hemiplegic cerebral palsy caused impairments in strength, motor coordination and range of motion that affected hand speeds and trajectory paths during the underwater stroke phases. This work illustrates the benefit of using objective impairment and sport-specific measurements to gain insights into the impact that health conditions have on performance to guide Para swimming classification. This biomechanical analysis lays the foundations for the future improvement in international Para classification system.

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Title: Using Underwater 3D Kinematics to Improve the Paralympic Swimming Classification System
Authors: Brendan J Burkett (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Luke Hogarth (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Peter Van de Vliet (Author) - International Paralympic Committee, Germany
Sam Wisdish (Author) - Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
Carl Payton (Author) - Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
Publication details: ISBS Proceedings Archive, Vol.36(1), pp.694-697
Conference details: Conference of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS), 36th (Auckland, New Zealand, 10-Sep-2018–14-Sep-2018)
Publisher: International Society of Biomechanics in Sports
Date published: 2018
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450674902621
Output Type: Conference paper
Research Statement: false

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