Case study: evaluating deep-water start techniques and training demands in seated slalom waterskiing for an athlete with paraplegia

Purpose: Recreational and competitive slalom waterskiing is increasingly popular among individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI), particularly for those with paraplegia using sit-skis. A key component of slalom skiing is the deep-water start (DWS), yet little is known about the physiological and p...

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Autores: Suárez Iglesias, David, Ayán, Carlos, García-Fresneda, Adrián, VILLA VICENTE, JOSE GERARDO, Rodríguez Medina, Juan, Rodríguez Marroyo, Jose Antonio
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:TecnoCampus
Repositorio:Repositori Digital del TecnoCampus
OAI Identifier:oai:repositori.tecnocampus.cat:20.500.12367/2923
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12367/2923
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Water sports
Disability impairment
Heart rate
Perceived exertion
Training zones
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Sumario:Purpose: Recreational and competitive slalom waterskiing is increasingly popular among individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI), particularly for those with paraplegia using sit-skis. A key component of slalom skiing is the deep-water start (DWS), yet little is known about the physiological and physical demands of this activity when the athlete is seated. This study aims to fill this gap by focusing on the training requirements for a seated slalom athlete. Materials and methods: Focusing on a young male athlete with paraplegia, this case study evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of traditional (TDWS) and alternative (ADWS) DWS techniques during seated slalom waterskiing sessions. It assesses internal training load (TL) through heart rate (HR) zones and session rating of perceived exertion (sRPE), alongside pre- and post-session handgrip strength measurements to gauge peripheral muscle fatigue. [...]