The Relationship Between Strap Use and Classification Score in Elite Wheelchair Basketball Players.

ABSTRACT: Wheelchair basketball (WB) grants important benefits for people with disabilities but also presents a relevant risk of injury. Wheelchair straps are restraint devices that can improve safety and performance, but limited research has explored their use in WB. This study aims to analyze the use of different types of straps among professional WB players, according to classification score. A cross-sectional study was conducted through an online survey. Participants were divided into two groups based on classification score: low-point players (LPPs; 1.0-2.5), who have greater physical impairment, and high-point players (HPPs; 3.0-4.5), who have lower physical impairment. A total of 82 WB players participated (43 LPPs; 39 HPPs). The Chi-squared test was used to compare variables between groups.

SUBMITTER: Fari G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12297868 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature