OBJECTIVE To describe the epidemiology of injuries at the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympic Games. METHODS A total of 547 athletes from 45 countries were monitored daily for 12 days during the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympic Games (6564 athlete days). Daily injury data were obtained from teams with their own medical support (32 teams, 510 athletes) and teams without their own medical support (13 team...

In this study the pacing strategy, cycle characteristics and choice of technique of elite male cross-country (XC) skiers during a three-lap, 15-km classical race with interval start were measured. During the Norwegian Championships in 2016, fast (n = 18, age: 26±4 yr; height: 182±4 cm; body mass: 78±3 kg (means±SD)) and slow skiers (n = 18, age: 22±2 yr; height: 183±5 cm; body mass: 78±6 kg) we...

Abstract In Paralympic cross-country sit skiing, athlete classification is performed by an expert panel, so it may be affected subjectivity. An evidence-based required, in which objective measures of impairment must identified. The purposes this study were: (i) to evaluate the reliability 5 trunk strength and 18 control developed for classification; (ii) rank measures, according largest effects...

Abstract This study aimed to determine whether the recently developed Flow Motion Technology ® roller-ski prototype could improve indicators of performance during sub-maximal and maximal cross-country roller skiing. Thirteen national international skiers completed 2 experimental trials: 1 with activated, allowing a rocking motion between foot ski binding, fixed in traditional manner. Each trial...

No long-term injury surveillance programs exist for competitive skiing or snowboarding. The objective of this study was, therefore, to compare different methods to record injuries among World Cup athletes in alpine, freestyle, and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, ski jumping and Nordic combined. Information regarding injuries sustained during the 2006-2007 winter season was recorded through ...