Adaptive Combative Sports (Judo, Boxing, Wrestling, Mixed Martial Arts)

Connor, Joseph L.; Liadis, James G.; Luigi, Arthur Jason De

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-56568-2_27

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Section: Sport-specific Concussion Incidencementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Para Judo was first adopted as a Paralympic sport in 1988 and is another sport exclusively for athletes with VI in the Summer Paralympic Games [ 35 , 36 ]. The objective of Para Judo is to throw or takedown your opponent and force them into submission or a pin [ 35 ]. Para Judo athletes are subdivided into gender and weight categories in a similar fashion to their non-disabled counterparts in the Olympics [ 36 ].…”

Section: Sport-specific Concussion Incidencementioning

confidence: 99%

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An Urgent Call for Concussion Incidence Measures in Para Sport for Athletes with Vision Impairment: A Narrative Review

Teodoro,

Irving,

Blaine

et al. 2024

Healthcare

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Concussion in para athletes with vision impairment (VI) is poorly understood. Recently published studies have suggested that athletes with VI may be more likely to sustain sport-related concussions compared to non-disabled athletes and athletes with other impairment types. There is a critical need for objective concussion incidence measures to determine concussion injury rates and risks more accurately. The aim of this review was to examine the limited available evidence of concussion incidence rates across six different para sports for athletes with VI and encourage the future collection of concussion incidence data and the adoption of injury prevention strategies in VI para sport. A literature search was conducted using four unique databases, which formed the basis of this narrative review. Injury prevention strategies such as modifying sport rules, introducing protective equipment, and incorporating additional safety measures into the field of play have been introduced sporadically, but the effectiveness of most strategies remains unknown. More prospective, sport-specific research examining mechanisms of injury and risk factors for concussion injuries in athletes with VI in both training and competition is needed. This research will help inform the development of targeted injury prevention strategies to reduce the likelihood of concussion for athletes with VI.

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Section: Sport-specific Concussion Incidencementioning

confidence: 99%