Disability or Extraordinary Talent—Francesco Lentini (Three Legs) Versus Oscar Pistorius (No Legs)

Hilvoorde, Ivo van; Landeweerd, Laurens

doi:10.1080/17511320802221778

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“…Several scientific studies contributed to the controversy over whether he is at an unfair advantage competing against other sprinters, given that he compensates the absence of both legs below the knee by carbon-fibre prostheses. 14,21,41,[50][51][52][53][54][55][56][57] Some confirmed an unfair advantage. Others concluded to the equitable participation.…”

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“…Furthermore, such assessments might lead to an evidence-based classification of the participants. [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] Another fascinating facet of adapted physical activities is the use of specific sports equipment, which includes wheelchair, bicycles, throwing frame and so on. Currently, the construction of each individual equipment is mainly driven by an empirical approach relying on the feedback from coaches and athletes, apparent functionality and sensations of comfort as well as access to local resources.…”

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Biomechanical analyses of the performance of Paralympians

Curran

Frossard

2012

Prosthetics &Amp; Orthotics International

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A biomechanical analysis of sports performance provides an objective method of determining performance of a particular sporting technique. In particular, it aims to add to the understanding of the mechanisms influencing performance, characterization of athletes and provide insights into injury predisposition. While the performance in sport of able-bodied athletes is well recognized in the literature, less information and understanding are known on the complexity, constraints and demands placed on the body of an individual with a disability. This article provides a dialogue that outlines scientific issues of the performance analysis of multi-level athletes with a disability, including Paralympians. Four integrated themes are explored, the first of which focuses on how biomechanics can contribute to the understanding of sports performance in athletes with a disability and how it may be used as an evidence-based tool. This latter point questions the potential for a possible cultural shift led by the emergence of user-friendly instruments. The second theme briefly discusses the role of reliability of sports performance and addresses the debate of two-dimensional and three-dimensional analyses. The third theme addresses key biomechanical parameters and provides guidance to clinicians and coaches on the approaches adopted using the biomechanical/sports performance analysis for an athlete with a disability starting out, to the emerging and elite Paralympian. For completeness of this discourse, the final theme is based on the controversial issues on the role of assisted devices, and the inclusion of Paralympians into able-bodied sport. All combined, this dialogue highlights the intricate relationship between biomechanics and training of individuals with a disability. Furthermore, it illustrates the complexity of modern training of athletes, which can only lead to a better appreciation of the performances to be delivered in the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Clinical relevance Biomechanical analysis can play a fundamental role in optimizing the performance of an athlete with a disability. Clinicians should be aware and understand the mechanisms that may influence performance and have an appreciation of the factors that may predispose such athletes to injury.

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Biomechanical analyses of the performance of Paralympians

Curran

Frossard

2012

Prosthetics &Amp; Orthotics International

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“…This prosthetic technology is the core issue within the frequently publicized summer sport controversy relating to the Oscar Pistorius, or "Blade Runner," debate before the 2008 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games and during the recent 2011 International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships. [13][14][15][16][17] The skill of the athlete, coupled with this new prosthetic technology, enabled Oscar Pistorius to potentially qualify in the men's 400-m sprint in both the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games. In the best interest of the athlete, and to avoid potential legal problems and unwarranted issues for the organizing committees, the role of assistive equipment needs to be openly debated and final recommendations made before the next Winter Paralympic Games in Sochi 2014.…”

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Paralympic Sports Medicine—Current Evidence in Winter Sport

Burkett

2012

Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine

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Assistive equipment is fundamental for a person with a disability to participate and compete in winter sport activities. Although there have been improvements in the mechanical function of some assistive devices, the key issue is matching the residual function of the person with the assistive equipment. Equitable access to this technology will also ensure that the fundamental spirit of fair play that underpins the Paralympic Games is maintained.

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“…As a result, the sport offers incentives and rewards for the very best athletes. There have been cases of such technologies fairness being questioned when used in able-bodied sport such as with the case of Oscar Pistorius in 2008 (Hilvoorde and Landeweed, 2008). Therefore, if a sport's governing body wishes to monitor prosthesis technology to maintain fairness between its competitors (such as at the Paralympics), the ability to feasibly measure its key performance indicators should be investigated.…”

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An Investigation Into the Measurement and Prediction of Mechanical Stiffness of Lower Limb Prostheses Used for Running

Dyer

Sewell

Noroozi

2014

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Two energy return prosthesis are subjected to three different statically applied loading methods.This initial study proposes that statically applied loading to a sport prosthesis using several controlled methods were statistically robust enough to derive a mechanical stiffness value.However, any predicted stiffness is drawn into question when allowing any movement of the distal end. This uncertainty will make any evaluation or prescription of lower-limb prosthesis technology based upon their stiffness incorrect. In addition, the peak calculated stiffness at the expected bodyweight induced ground impact load of a runner is judged the most representative assessment method.This study attempts to build on previous research advocating the need to monitor the performance of prosthesis lower-limb technology in disability sport.Keywords: amputee; sprinting; stiffness; prosthesis Practitioner Summary: This paper extends previous research regarding the fairness of prosthetics technology used in running with a lower-limb amputation. It pilots a quantitative assessment of high activity prosthetics technology and ultimately demonstrates how incorrect assessment can lead to incorrect specification of running prosthesis for elite level sport.

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Disability or Extraordinary Talent—Francesco Lentini (Three Legs) Versus Oscar Pistorius (No Legs)

Cited by 32 publications

References 16 publications

Biomechanical analyses of the performance of Paralympians

Biomechanical analyses of the performance of Paralympians

Paralympic Sports Medicine—Current Evidence in Winter Sport

An Investigation Into the Measurement and Prediction of Mechanical Stiffness of Lower Limb Prostheses Used for Running

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