Improving Mobility Performance in Wheelchair Basketball

Veeger, Thom T J; Witte, A.M.H. de; Berger, Monique; Slikke, R.M.A. van der; Veeger, DirkJan; Hoozemans, M.J.M.

doi:10.1123/jsr.2017-0142

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“…42 Similar results were found in wheelchair basketball, in which performance expressed in term of acceleration from standstill, decreased when a deeper sitting position was used. 39,43 In that study, it was also demonstrated that during poling phase, able bodied athletes that assume a deeper sitting position had the trunk more vertical compared to the others, who had an anterior trunk inclination. 39…”

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Simulated skiing as a measurement tool for performance in cross-country sit-skiing

Rosso

Linnamo

Rapp³

et al. 2019

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P:

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The International Paralympic Committee mandates the development of an evidence-based classification system, which requires a measure of performance. Performance in cross-country sit-skiing is mainly dependent on force generated during the poling phase and is enhanced by trunk flexion–extension movements. Since all sit-skiers have neuromuscular impairment, but different ability to control the trunk, this study aimed to verify if simulated action of poling on an adapted ergometer, together with a cluster analysis, could be used for grouping participants with different impairments according to their performance. On the ergometer, eight male and five female participants performed seven poling cycles at maximal speed, while sitting on personal sit-ski. Based on maximal speed, generated force, cycle characteristics, and trunk kinematics, cluster analysis divided participants into three groups showing good accuracy, sensitivity, and precision. Although a validation of this exploratory study is necessary, skiing on the ergometer could be considered as sport-specific measure of performance and may become an interesting tool in the development of an evidence-based classification system for cross-country sit-skiing.

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confidence: 88%

Simulated skiing as a measurement tool for performance in cross-country sit-skiing

Rosso

Linnamo

Rapp³

et al. 2019

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P:

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“…Wheelchair mobility performance closely relates to the athlete–wheelchair interaction, covering two of the main components in wheeled sports (athlete and wheelchair) [ 6 , 7 , 8 ]. By measuring across sports, also the third performance component (sport) is addressed, providing insight in the resemblances and differences across sports.…”

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Wearable Wheelchair Mobility Performance Measurement in Basketball, Rugby, and Tennis: Lessons for Classification and Training

Slikke

Berger

Bregman

et al. 2020

Sensors

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Athlete impairment level is an important factor in wheelchair mobility performance (WMP) in sports. Classification systems, aimed to compensate impairment level effects on performance, vary between sports. Improved understanding of resemblances and differences in WMP between sports could aid in optimizing the classification methodology. Furthermore, increased performance insight could be applied in training and wheelchair optimization. The wearable sensor-based wheelchair mobility performance monitor (WMPM) was used to measure WMP of wheelchair basketball, rugby and tennis athletes of (inter-)national level during match-play. As hypothesized, wheelchair basketball athletes show the highest average WMP levels and wheelchair rugby the lowest, whereas wheelchair tennis athletes range in between for most outcomes. Based on WMP profiles, wheelchair basketball requires the highest performance intensity, whereas in wheelchair tennis, maneuverability is the key performance factor. In wheelchair rugby, WMP levels show the highest variation comparable to the high variation in athletes’ impairment levels. These insights could be used to direct classification and training guidelines, with more emphasis on intensity for wheelchair basketball, focus on maneuverability for wheelchair tennis and impairment-level based training programs for wheelchair rugby. Wearable technology use seems a prerequisite for further development of wheelchair sports, on the sports level (classification) and on individual level (training and wheelchair configuration).

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“…Anaerobic capacity is deemed to be highly essential in the functionality of the daily life of rehabilitation populations, yet it is only rarely specifically trained [81]. Similarly, the study of motor skill and technique in wheeled mobility would benefit from standardized labmeasurements as presented by Leving et al [82,83], but also by data-driven notions advocated by Van der Slikke et al [74,84,85]. Merging both approaches would benefit our deepened understanding of (athletic) motor skill, motor learning, and performance capacity in the context of disability, classification, and training regimes.…”

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Rehabilitation: mobility, exercise & sports; a critical position stand on current and future research perspectives

Woude

Houdijk

Janssen

et al. 2020

Disability and Rehabilitation

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Background: Human movement, rehabilitation, and allied sciences have embraced their ambitions within the cycle of "RehabMove" congresses over the past 30 years. This combination of disciplines and collaborations in the Netherlands has tried to provide answers to questions in the fields of rehabilitation and adapted sports, while simultaneously generating new questions and challenges. These research questions help us to further deepen our understanding of (impaired) human movement and functioning, with and without supportive technologies, and stress the importance of continued multidisciplinary (inter)national collaboration. Methods: This position stand provides answers that were conceived by the authors in a creative process underlining the preparation of the 6th RehabMove Congress. Results: The take-home message of the RehabMove2018 Congress is a plea for continued multidisciplinary research in the fields of rehabilitation and adapted sports. This should be aimed at more individualized notions of human functioning, practice, and training, but also of performance, improved supportive technology, and appropriate "human and technology asset management" at both individual and organization levels and over the lifespan. Conclusions: With this, we anticipate to support the development of rehabilitation sciences and technology and to stimulate the use of rehabilitation notions in general health care. We also hope to help ensure a stronger embodiment of preventive and lifestyle medicine in rehabilitation practice. Indeed, general health care and rehabilitation practice require a healthy and active lifestyle management and research agenda in the context of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. ä IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION Continued multidisciplinary (international) collaboration will stimulate the development of rehabilitation and human movement sciences. Notions from "human and technology asset management and ergonomics" are fundamental to rehabilitation practice and research. The rehabilitation concept will further merge into general health care and the quality there-off.

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Improving Mobility Performance in Wheelchair Basketball

Cited by 15 publications

References 17 publications

Simulated skiing as a measurement tool for performance in cross-country sit-skiing

Simulated skiing as a measurement tool for performance in cross-country sit-skiing

Wearable Wheelchair Mobility Performance Measurement in Basketball, Rugby, and Tennis: Lessons for Classification and Training

Rehabilitation: mobility, exercise & sports; a critical position stand on current and future research perspectives

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