The Role of Trunk Stabilization in Functional-Classification Levels in Wheelchair Basketball

Abstract

Although it is expected that trunk stabilization would be better in players with high points, in our study we encountered conflicting results between the points and sitting balance or trunk stabilization. Our study supports the studies in the literature suggesting modifications in the functional-classification system.

The Determination of Demografic Characteristics That the Effect of Activity Levels in Wheelchair Users : Comparative Study

“…4 Dahası, literatüre göre, eğitim düzeyi günlük yaşam aktiviteleri ve sosyal katılım fonksiyonlarını etkileyebilir. [7][8][9] Akçay ve ark.nın çalışmasında, engelli bireylerin aldıkları eğitimin yaşamlarını kolaylaştırmada etkili olduğu, engellinin ve ailesinin sosyo-kültürel düzeyinin, ulaşım ve erişilebilirliliğe ait düzenlemeleri etkilediğini bulmuşlardır. 10 Sporcuların eğitim ve çalışma oranlarının, kontrol grubuna göre yüksek olmasının, spor sayesinde kazanılan hareket etme becerisindeki artış ile ilişkili olduğunu düşünüyoruz.…”

Functional Classification: Is There a Better Solution?

“…When performing this observation-based WCB classification, several factors such as an athlete's trunk function, lower-extremity function, upper-extremity function, and hand function are taken into consideration to arrive at a classification. 1 The player-classification system aims to use trunk-movement levels and stabilization for fair classification. 2 Classifiers especially observe wheelchair contact on court between 2 players because it provides pure evidence about losing balance in the trunk.…”

“…Apparently, trunk balance or stabilization is a very important factor for classification. 1 We used 2 skills (the 30-s stationary wheelie and stationary wheelie in 180°) that include a wheelie to gain knowledge on trunk stabilization. 3 Wheelie performance maintaining a stationary wheelie appeared to use a proactive balance strategy, in which players used a functional base of support that was larger than their geometric base of support.…”

“…The authors chose 2 skills of the Wheelchair Skill Test related to wheelie activity to evaluate the players' balance: the 30-second stationary wheelie and the stationary wheelie in 180°. 1 Based on their results, they suggested modifications to the functional classification system. 1 It is indubitable that sitting balance is one of the main variables that influence sports performance and functional independence.…”

“…1 Based on their results, they suggested modifications to the functional classification system. 1 It is indubitable that sitting balance is one of the main variables that influence sports performance and functional independence. Saltan and Ankarali 1 cited Bonaparte et al 3 to justify the association of wheelies with balance.…”