Complete inclusion of adaptive rowing only 1000 m ahead

摘要: Adaptive rowing (AR) at the Paralympic level is accessible for rowers with physical disability. AR was included first time in Beijing 2008 Games. Racing distance all events currently 1000 m, which impedes public recognition of this sport and leads to many organisational challenges during inclusive World Rowing Championships. The aim report discuss feasibility increasing race 2000 m from a sports injury athletic health perspective. As limited data on illness risks exist AR, knowledge experiences had be taken other sports. anticipated duration competitions either comparable or considerably lower than that disciplines similar characteristics. has inherent especially within thorax, shoulders low back region, but they are not expected significantly modified by increased racing times. Specific considerations need into account athletes spinal cord injury, like disciplines. There no distinctive contra-indications based current literature review 10-year experience sport. Long-term follow-ups needed understand fully risk associated develop appropriate prevention strategies.