investigation of anthropometric, physiological and strength responses of physically disabled adult male wheelchair basketball players during training
abstract
the purpose of this study was to monitor anthropometric,
physiological and strength responses of six physically disabled
adult male wheelchair basketball players during training. an intrasubject
case study research design was selected because of differing
levels of disabilities and individual variability of responses during
training. a repetitive bi-weekly testing schedule for anthropometric
measures, cardiopulmonary function, grip strength, arm flexion and
extension strength was followed. the six-week wheelchair basketball
training schedule was two evenings per week of two hour duration.
this study was descriptive, and nonstatistical in nature. results
were presented in tabular and graphical form so individual responses
could be observed. the results indicated individual variability of responses to test parameters. however, consistent responses noted
were: a reduction in body weight, a decreased mean heart rate
response to the same power out-put on a wheelchair ergometer, a
decreased initial heart rate in supine and sitting positions, and an
increase in grip, arm flexion and extension strength tests.
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