Methods of sports training for athletes with cerebral palsy: a systematic review
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https://doi.org/10.36453/cefe.2024.32746.0Keywords:
Cerebral palsy, Para-athletes, Training, Sports, PerformanceAbstract
BACKGROUND: Despite adversities, the participation of athletes with disabilities in sports competitions has grown substantially over the years, making a notable presence in the Paralympic Games. The characteristics stemming from cerebellar paralysis in parathletes profoundly impact the lives and sporting practices of these individuals, ranging from muscular weakness to multifactorial motor impairment, including spasticity, dystonia, muscular contractures, and bone deformities.
OBJECTIVE: To identify training methods for athletes with cerebral palsy.
METHODS: A systematic review was conducted to identify in the PubMed and Web of Science literature databases that intervened through training methods in athletes with cerebral palsy in sports disciplines, comparing results before and after the intervention. Combinations of the following search terms were used: “cerebral palsy” combined with “Paralympic”, “para-athlete” and “athlete”, as well as with “sport performance”, “training”, “preparation”, “coaching”, “teaching”, “method” and “performance”. The article selection process followed the PRISMA protocol and resulted in five articles.
RESULTS: Five articles were found after conducting the systematic review. The main results indicated the use of non-sport-specific components in part of the training program; the use of methods involving high speed and self-training with soccer and powerlifting athletes; and tools like blood flow restriction in track and field athletes. Tools that develop physical fitness for sports were the most discussed interventions, especially strength training
CONCLUSION: These findings contribute to assisting in the formulation of a training program for individuals with cerebral palsy aimed at sports performance.
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