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article 2020 11 pages

Change in the biomechanical characteristics of running as a result of an individual 1-year program for training an elite athlete with visual impairment for Paralympic Games

Zhanneta Kozina, Olena Chaika, Ivan Prokopenko, Vadym Zdanyuk, Hanna Kniaz, Olexsii Proskurnia, Andrii Chernozub, Yurii Shkrebtii, Yana Romantsova

Journal: Physiotherapy Quarterly
DOI: 10.5114/pq.2020.95771
Publication type: Original Research
Population: elite athlete with visual impairment

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Abstract

Introduction: To identify the effectiveness of an individual track and field sprint training program for an elite athlete with visual impairment to improve running techniques and increase competitive performance. Methods: An elite athlete, a Paralympic medallist and winner in the 2016 World...

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The study evaluates a training program's impact on an elite visually impaired athlete's running biomechanics.