Sprinting with an amputation

Abstract

Study DesignThe study comprises two elements: 1) A video based analysis of race based limb to limb symmetry 2) A video based analysis of race based step count. Background/ObjectivesT44 sprinting with an amputation is still in a state of relative infancy. Future scope for athletic training and prosthetic limb development may be assisted with a better understanding of information derived from T44 athletes when under race-based conditions. To this end, the behaviour of both step count and step frequency are investigated when under competitive conditions. MethodsVideo analysis of several major events from 1996-2012 are assessed for step count and step limb to limb symmetry characteristics, ResultsThe video analysis highlights limb to limb imbalances greater than those indicated in previous literature. A low step count is determined to be desirable for success in the 100m event. ConclusionsFuture analysis of athletes with a lower-limb amputation would be worthwhile when placed under race based conditions as the limb to limb behaviour is more exaggerated than those seen 3 in typical studies held within a laboratory setting. The within-event behaviour of step counts requires further investigation to establish where these take place or whether it is a cumulative step length issue. Word Count of Abstract: 184 KeywordsSport with a disability, amputee, sprinting. Clinical RelevanceThis paper increases the understanding of race-based behaviour of amputee athletes and provides more information to contribute to any discussions on the performance of lower-limb prostheses. Word Count of Clinical relevance: 26

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