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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
Appears in  UniSC Diversity and Inclusion Research Collection
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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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