Athlete-Perceived Impact of Frame Running on Physical Fitness, Functional Mobility and Psychosocial Outcomes.

Autor:	Van der Linden ML; Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, Queen Margaret University Edinburgh, Musselburgh, EH21 6UU, UK. mvanderlinden@qmu.ac.uk., Van Schie PEM, Hjalmarsson E, Andreopoulou G, Verheul MHG, Von Walden F
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Journal of rehabilitation medicine [J Rehabil Med] 2022 Mar 01; Vol. 54, pp. jrm00273. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Mar 01.
DOI:	10.2340/jrm.v53.1393
Abstrakt:	Objective: Frame Running (RaceRunning) allows people with moderate-to-severe mobility impairments to participate in physical activity using a 3-wheeled frame with a saddle and handlebars. The aim of this study was to investigate athlete-perceived impact of Frame Running on aspects of physical fitness, functional mobility and psychosocial outcomes. Design: Survey. Participants: Frame Running athletes aged 5 years and over. Methods: A survey was distributed to athletes through their club or sports organization. Results: The survey was completed by 115 athletes (53 females). Median age was 17 years (range 5-62 years) and 64 (57%) used a wheelchair or walker for distances over 50 m. Many felt that Frame Running stretched their muscles (n = 93, 87%) and increased their self-confidence (n = 63, 93%). Four (4%) reported extreme fatigue or sore muscles after training (n = 17, 15%). Of the 110 athletes who had been participating in Frame Running for over 3 months, 46 (47%) reported being less out of breath during mobility tasks and 66 (66%) felt they had improved their functional mobility. However, 7 (7%) reported increased muscle tightness and 4 (4%) reported a Frame Running-related injury lasting more than 4 weeks. Conclusion: Frame Running is a safe physical activity with athlete-perceived benefits on physical fitness, functional mobility and psychosocial outcomes.
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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