Publications by authors named "Sascha Kluge"
Introduction: The C-Brace microprocessor stance and swing control orthosis was designed to overcome safety and functional limitations of traditional knee-ankle-foot orthoses (KAFOs) for individuals with lower limb paresis. However, a systematic comparison to established KAFO types has not been performed in a bigger sample.
Methods: International multicenter, randomized, controlled, cross-over clinical trial.
Article Synopsis
- Wheelchair basketball is a popular Paralympic sport, but the health issues faced by players have only been studied during major tournaments and not over a full season, prompting this research.
- The study analyzed data from players in the highest German league (Bundesliga) during the 2020/21 season, collecting weekly health reports from 60 out of 117 players, achieving a high response rate.
- Results showed a prevalence of health issues at 60%, with shoulder, neck, and hand injuries being the most common, and notably, women experienced more injuries and illnesses than men throughout the season.
Several international sports federations have implemented a standardized injury reporting system during their championships. However, very few studies have investigated athletes with disabilities during major championships apart from the Paralympic Games. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the rate and characteristics of injuries during the Wheelchair Basketball World Championships 2018 (WBWC).
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