Change of direction profile in parabadminton: the role of impairment type and anthropometric factors.
Introduction: Parabadminton (PBd), introduced at the 2020 Paralympics, accommodates athletes with diverse physical impairments, and differing degrees of physical and physiological performance. As such, there is a need for tailored assessments to refine classification procedures and training strategi...
| Publicado en: | Advances in Rehabilitation Vol. 39; no. 3; pp. 40 - 53 |
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Paradigm Publishing Services
2025
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