The Routledge Handbook of Disability Sport Science by Griggs, Katy; Arnet, Ursina; van der Slikke, Rienk;

Short description:

The Routledge Handbook of Disability Sport Science is the first book to offer a comprehensive and in-depth review of current and emerging topics within disability sport science and provides a complete overview of academic and professional knowledge, divided into six sections

Long description:

Disability sport science is a dynamic field of research, where knowledge is rapidly advancing across a broad range of research areas. However, athletes with a disability have unique needs and theoretical and practical knowledge for these athletes and those working with them, is not widely reported in the literature.  The Routledge Handbook of Disability Sport Science covers current research in a wide range of sport, exercise, training and health related topic areas related to disability sport science and identifies future research directions. Key knowledge is gleaned from research within sport, exercise, rehabilitation and medicine and is brought together in one single resource, covering both current and future relevance for researchers, students and practitioners alike.

The Routledge Handbook of Disability Sport Science is the first book to offer a comprehensive and in-depth review of current and emerging topics within disability sport science and provides a complete overview of academic and professional knowledge, divided into six sections covering the following topics:

• Physiology


• Biomechanics


• Technology


• Nutrition


• Physical Preparation, Health and Classification


• Psychology

Written by an international team of leading experts from academia and professional practice, the book is an essential reference for researchers, academics and students of disability sport science and related disciplines alike, as well as anyone working, or wanting to work, in disability sport.

Table of Contents:

Section 1: Physiology Introduction to the section 1. Cardiorespiratory Responses of Individuals with a Spinal Cord Injury to Exercise 2. Inflammatory and Immune Responses to Exercise and Related Health Interventions  3. Thermoregulation in Para Sports  4. Physiological Exercise Testing and Prescription 5. Monitoring Training Load in Adapted Sports 6. Respiratory Muscle Training for Athletes with Spinal Cord Injury  7. Sporting Example: Physiological Responses during Handcycling Section 2: Biomechanics Introduction to the section 8. Prosthetic developments in Sport; Biomechanics of Running-specific Prosthesis 9. Long Jump with a Below-the-knee Prosthesis 10. Wheelchair Racing Biomechanics and Performance Considerations 11. Wheelchair Tennis Biomechanics 12. Biomechanical Aspects of Handcycling Propulsion 13. Shoulder Health in Wheelchair Sports Section 3: Technology Introduction to the section 14: The Ethics of Technology in Adapted Sports  15. Wearable Technology in Adaptive Sports, the Key to Putting Science into Sports Practice 16. Measuring Wheelchair Propulsion in the Lab, A Hand Rim Wheelchair Ergometer 17. Instrumented Wheels for Measuring 3D Pushrim Kinetics of a Racing Wheelchair 18. Instrumented Running Prosthetic Feet for the Collection of Loads on Track 19. Sport Prostheses for Persons with Lower Limb Amputation: From First Fitting to Prosthetic Component Selection 20. Historical Amnesia in the Technological Development of Manual Sports Wheelchair Equipment 21. Wheelchair Configuration in Field Sports 22. Sensor Technology in Training and Performance Analyses of Para-Nordic Skiers  Section 4: Nutrition Introduction to the section 23. Energy Expenditure at Rest and During Exercise  24. Body Composition in Athletes with Physical Impairments 25. Macronutrient and Micronutrient Intakes and Recommendations 26. Hydration Monitoring and Management in Para Sport 27. Navigating Supplement Use in Para Sport 28. Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) and Disordered Eating  Section 5: Physical Preparation, Health and Classification Introduction to the section 29. Classification Process in Parasports  30. Preparation and Competing in Hot and Cold Environments  31. Travel recommendations for Para Athletes  32. Injuries, Illnesses and Athlete Health in Para Athletes 33. Autonomic Dysreflexia and Boosting in Paralympic Athletes 34. Developing Quality Coaching in Disability Sport  Section 6: Psychology Introduction to the section 35. Use of Psychological Skills Training 36. Challenges and Stresses Experienced by Paralympic Athletes and Coaches 37. Parasport Mental Health  38. Athletic Identity in Para-sport: Development to Retirement 39. Talent Development in Paralympic Athletes