SPORT BIOMECHANICS BEFORE AND AFTER THE RIO 2016 PARALYMPIC GAMES

ABSTRACT Introduction: Events such as the Paralympic Games leave a series of legacies in host societies. This is also applicable to development associated scientific knowledge, particularly field sports biomechanics. Objective: The objective this study investigate Brazilian production biomechanics during cycle that preceded and followed Rio 2016 Games. Additionally, aims provide insights for future research endeavors. Methods: search was conducted on Lattes Platform, utilizing filters “Assunto” “Doutores” keywords “Paralímpico” “Paralympic.” In total, 723 authors were identified who published articles related topic. Subsequently, curricula accessed, sorted identified, resulting 37 met all inclusion criteria. Results: results indicate that: a) Brazil witnessed an increase number publications after London 2012; b) majority these productions (87%) originate from Public Institutions; c) There greater participation other regions knowledge area 2016; d) Individual modalities powerlifting athletics most researched, despite Brazil's reference status some collective modalities; e) Women remain minority, both participants publications; f) demonstrate high levels quality; g) commonly used techniques kinematics dynamometry. Conclusion: has significantly benefited legacy generated by Paralympics. As challenges researchers, following aspects stand out: maintaining quality productions, expanding studies include modalities, increasing federated entities field, promoting gender equity, incorporating new Level Evidence II; Review Study.