Expert Consensus on Classification and Performance in Paralympic Powerlifting: A Delphi Study.

Autor:	Rum L; From the Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome 'Foro Italico', Rome, Italy (LR, RR, MFP, EB); Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy (LR); Defense Veterans Center, Celio Army Medical Center, Rome, Italy (AL, TS, NB); DIAG, University of Rome 'Sapienza,', Rome, Italy (AL); STAKE Lab, University of Molise, Pesche, Italy (NB); and Para Powerlifting section, Italian Weightlifting Federation 'FIPE', Rome, Italy (AB)., Romagnoli R, Lazich A, Sciarra T, Balletti N, Piacentini MF, Boraschi A, Bergamini E
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation [Am J Phys Med Rehabil] 2024 Aug 01; Vol. 103 (8), pp. 753-760. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Mar 25.
DOI:	10.1097/PHM.0000000000002478
Abstrakt:	Background: In Paralympic sports, classification ensures fair competition by grouping athletes based on their impairments. The International Paralympic Committee has provided scientific principles to guide evidence-based classification procedures. In Paralympic Powerlifting, athletes compete in one class, divided by sex and bodyweight categories, overlooking impairment impact on performance. Objective: This study aimed to establish a consensus among international Paralympic powerlifting experts regarding classification and performance issues to guide future research. Methods: A two-round Delphi study was conducted involving 26 experts. The study sought to identify the adequacy of the current classification and competition systems, explore the impact of various impairments, and lay the initial groundwork for a performance determinants model. Results: Experts agreed that existing classification and competition systems in Paralympic powerlifting do not align with Paralympic standards. Impairments from neurological conditions and those causing anthropometric changes were suggested to have opposing performance impacts. Initial directions for a performance determinants model were outlined, focusing on arm and bar kinematics, anthropometry, and body composition. Conclusions: This study underscores the need for comprehensive research in Paralympic powerlifting, revealing critical discrepancies between current classification system and Paralympic standards. Insights into the multifaceted relationship between impairments and performance are provided to shape the future of Paralympic powerlifting research. Competing Interests: Financial disclosure statements have been obtained, and no conflicts of interest have been reported by the authors or by any individuals in control of the content of this article. (Copyright © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)
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