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Publicatieoverzicht aangepast en paralympisch sporten 

Op deze pagina vind je een overzicht van publicaties over wetenschappelijke ontwikkelingen rondom aangepast en paralympische topsport. Onderzoekers van de Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen en de Haagse Hogeschool hebben meerdere wetenschappelijke publicaties uitgebracht die bijdragen aan de kennis en ontwikkeling van zowel paralympische topsport als aangepast sporten.

Hieronder kun je per sport of onderwerp verschillende publicaties terugvinden van de paralympische cyclus van Tokyo (2020) tot en met Parijs (2024)*.

Frame running

Effect of RaceRunning on cardiometabolic disease risk factors and functional mobility in young people with moderate-to-severe cerebral palsy: protocol for a feasibility study
Ryan, J., Theis, N., Koufaki, P., Phillips, S., Anokye, N., Andreopoulou, G., … & van der Linden, M. L. (2020). Protocol: Effect of RaceRunning on cardiometabolic disease risk factors and functional mobility in young people with moderate-to-severe cerebral palsy: protocol for a feasibility study. BMJ Open10(7).

Physiological response to the 6-minute frame running test in children and adults with cerebral palsy
Edelman Bos, A. M. E., Hjalmarsson, E., Dallmeijer, A. J., Fernandez-Gonzalo, R., Buizer, A. I., Pingel, J., … & van Schie, P. E. (2022). Physiological response to the 6-minute frame running test in children and adults with cerebral palsy. Pediatric Physical Therapy34(4), 529-534.

Athlete-perceived impact of frame running on physical fitness, functional mobility and psychosocial outcomes
Van der Linden, M. L., Van Schie, P. E., Hjalmarsson, E., Andreopoulou, G., Verheul, M. H., & Von Walden, F. (2022). Athlete-perceived impact of frame running on physical fitness, functional mobility and psychosocial outcomes. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine54.

The impact of frame running on quality of life in young athletes with mobility limitations
van Schie, P. E., van Eck, M., Bonouvrié, L. A., Edelman Bos, A. M., & Buizer, A. I. (2022). The impact of frame running on quality of life in young athletes with mobility limitations. Frontiers in sports and active living4, 839285.

Goalball

Expert views on evidence-based classification for goalball: A Delphi study
Martin, A. M., Ryu, D., Jackson, R. C., & Mann, D. L. (2023). Expert views on evidence-based classification for goalball: A Delphi study. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly40(2), 257-279.

Handbiken

Do handcycling time-trial velocities achieved by para-cycling athletes vary across handcycling classes?
Muchaxo, R. E., de Groot, S., van der Woude, L. H., Janssen, T. W., & Nooijen, C. (2020). Do handcycling time-trial velocities achieved by para-cycling athletes vary across handcycling classes?. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly37(4), 461-480.

Biomechanical and physiological differences between synchronous and asynchronous low intensity handcycling during practice-based learning in able-bodied men
Kraaijenbrink, C., Vegter, R. J., Hensen, A. H., Wagner, H., & Van Der Woude, L. H. (2020). Biomechanical and physiological differences between synchronous and asynchronous low intensity handcycling during practice-based learning in able-bodied men. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation17, 1-13.

A role for trunk function in elite recumbent handcycling performance?
Muchaxo, R., De Groot, S., Kouwijzer, I., Van Der Woude, L., Janssen, T., & Nooijen, C. F. (2021). A role for trunk function in elite recumbent handcycling performance?. Journal of Sports Sciences39(20), 2312-2321.

Biophysical aspects of handcycling performance in rehabilitation, daily life and recreational sports; a narrative review
Kraaijenbrink, C., Vegter, R., de Groot, S., Arnet, U., Valent, L., Verellen, J., … & van der Woude, L. (2021). Biophysical aspects of handcycling performance in rehabilitation, daily life and recreational sports; a narrative review. Disability and rehabilitation43(24), 3461-3475

Steering Does Affect Biophysical Responses in Asynchronous, but Not Synchronous Submaximal Handcycle Ergometry in Able-Bodied Men
Kraaijenbrink, C., Vegter, R. J., Ostertag, N., Janssens, L., Vanlandewijck, Y., van der Woude, L. H., & Wagner, H. (2021). Steering Does Affect Biophysical Responses in Asynchronous, but Not Synchronous Submaximal Handcycle Ergometry in Able-Bodied Men. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living3, 741258.

Association between upper-limb isometric strength and handcycling performance in elite athletes
Muchaxo, R. E., de Groot, S., Kouwijzer, I., van der Woude, L. H., Nooijen, C. F., & Janssen, T. W. (2022). Association between upper-limb isometric strength and handcycling performance in elite athletes. Sports biomechanics, 1-20.

The science of handcycling: A narrative review
Nevin, J., Kouwijzer, I., Stone, B., Quittmann, O. J., Hettinga, F., Abel, T., & Smith, P. M. (2022). The science of handcycling: A narrative review. International journal of sports physiology and performance17(3), 335-342.

External and internal work load during a mountain time trial in trained handcyclists versus a world-class handcyclist and determinants of performance
De Groot, S., Kouwijzer, I., Hoekstra, S. P., Vroemen, G., Valent, L. J., & Van Der Woude, L. H. (2023). External and internal work load during a mountain time trial in trained handcyclists versus a world-class handcyclist and determinants of performance. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation102(6), 550-559.

The impact of lower-limb function on upper-limb pull and push strength in elite handcycling athletes
Muchaxo, R. E., Kouwijzer, I., van der Woude, L. H., Janssen, T. W., Nooijen, C. F., & de Groot, S. (2023). The impact of lower-limb function on upper-limb pull and push strength in elite handcycling athletes. Sports biomechanics, 1-15.

Changes in body satisfaction during and after a 5-month handcycle training period and associations with physical capacity and body composition in individuals with a physical impairment
Kouwijzer, I., de Groot, S., van Leeuwen, C. M., Valent, L. J., Stolwijk-Swüste, J. M., HandbikeBattle group*, … & Post, M. W. (2024). Changes in body satisfaction during and after a 5-month handcycle training period and associations with physical capacity and body composition in individuals with a physical impairment. Disability and Rehabilitation46(13), 2839-2846.

Handbikebattle 

Sport participation after the HandbikeBattle: benefits, barriers, facilitators from the event—a follow-up survey
de Groot, S., Kouwijzer, I., Valent, L., Hagoort, M., Ten Hoorn, A., HandbikeBattle group van Gemeren Bram, van de Mijll Dekker Mark, Postma Karin,  van Vliet Linda, Metsaars Misha, Helmantel Eric, Wilders Lise, Zwinkels Maremka, Grandjean Paul,  Overbeek Selma, Snoek Wilbert, Gjaltema Alinda , … & Post, M. (2020). Sport participation after the HandbikeBattle: benefits, barriers, facilitators from the event—a follow-up survey. Spinal cord series and cases6(1), 54

Changes in quality of life during training for the HandbikeBattle and associations with cardiorespiratory fitness
Kouwijzer, I., de Groot, S., van Leeuwen, C. M., Valent, L. J., van Koppenhagen, C. F., Comtesse, P. G. P., … & Post, M. W.(2020). Changes in quality of life during training for the HandbikeBattle and associations with cardiorespiratory fitness. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation101(6), 1017-1024.

Peak power output in handcycling of individuals with a chronic spinal cord injury: predictive modeling, validation and reference values
Kouwijzer, I., Valent, L., Osterthun, R., van der Woude, L., de Groot, S., & HandbikeBattle group. (2020). Peak power output in handcycling of individuals with a chronic spinal cord injury: predictive modeling, validation and reference values. Disability and Rehabilitation42(3), 400-409.

The course of physical capacity in wheelchair users during training for the HandbikeBattle and at 1-Yr follow-up
Kouwijzer, I., Valent, L. J., Post, M. W., Wilders, L. M., Grootoonk, A., Van Der Woude, L. H., & De Groot, S. (2021). The course of physical capacity in wheelchair users during training for the HandbikeBattle and at 1-Yr follow-up. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation100(9), 858-865.

Training for the HandbikeBattle: an explorative analysis of training load and handcycling physical capacity in recreationally active wheelchair users
Kouwijzer, I., Valent, L. J., van Bennekom, C. A., HandbikeBattle group, Post, M. W., van der Woude, L. H., & de Groot, S. (2022). Training for the HandbikeBattle: an explorative analysis of training load and handcycling physical capacity in recreationally active wheelchair users. Disability and Rehabilitation44(12), 2723-2732.

Low drop-out rates in the HandbikeBattle free-living training study: understanding the reasons for dropping out
Palsma, J. C., Kouwijzer, I., Adriaansen, J., Valent, L. J., van der Woude, L. H., Post, M. W., & de Groot, S. (2022). Low drop-out rates in the HandbikeBattle free-living training study: understanding the reasons for dropping out. Spinal cord series and cases8(1), 20.

Handbike configurations and the prevalence of experienced sitting and riding-related problems in recreational handcyclists training for the HandbikeBattle
de Groot, S., Kouwijzer, I., Valent, L., van der Woude, L., & HandbikeBattle group. (2024). Handbike configurations and the prevalence of experienced sitting and riding-related problems in recreational handcyclists training for the HandbikeBattle. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 1-11.

Expert views on evidence-based classification for goalball: A Delphi study
Martin, A. M., Ryu, D., Jackson, R. C., & Mann, D. L. (2023). Expert views on evidence-based classification for goalball: A Delphi study. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly40(2), 257-279.

Para-cycling

The relation between sprint power and road time trial performance in elite para-cyclists
Nooijen, C. F., Muchaxo, R., Liljedahl, J., Bjerkefors, A., Janssen, T., van der Woude, L., … & de Groot, S. (2021). The relation between sprint power and road time trial performance in elite para-cyclists. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport24(11), 1193-1198.

Rolstoelbasketbal 

Effects of seat height, wheelchair mass and additional grip on a field-based wheelchair basketball mobility performance test
De Witte, A. M. H., van der Slikke, R. M., Berger, M. A. M., Hoozemans, M. J. M., Veeger, H. E. J., & Van Der Woude, L. H. V. (2020). Effects of seat height, wheelchair mass and additional grip on a field-based wheelchair basketball mobility performance test. Technology and Disability32(2), 93-102.

Rolstoelrugby 

Criterion validity of a field-based assessment of aerobic capacity in wheelchair rugby athletes
Goosey-Tolfrey, V. L., De Groot, S., Tolfrey, K., & Paulson, T. A. (2021). Criterion validity of a field-based assessment of aerobic capacity in wheelchair rugby athletes. International journal of sports physiology and performance16(9), 1341-1346.

Effects of trunk muscle activation on trunk stability, arm power, blood pressure and performance in wheelchair rugby players with a spinal cord injury
Kouwijzer, I., van der Meer, M., & Janssen, T. W. (2022). Effects of trunk muscle activation on trunk stability, arm power, blood pressure and performance in wheelchair rugby players with a spinal cord injury. The journal of spinal cord medicine45(4), 605-613.

Force–velocity profiling of elite wheelchair rugby players by manipulating rolling resistance over multiple wheelchair sprints
Janssen, R. J., de Groot, S., Van der Woude, L. H., Houdijk, H., Goosey‐Tolfrey, V. L., & Vegter, R. J. (2023). Force–velocity profiling of elite wheelchair rugby players by manipulating rolling resistance over multiple wheelchair sprints. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports33(8), 1531-1540.

Wheelchair rugby players maintain sprint performance but alter propulsion biomechanics after simulated match play
Briley, S. J., O’Brien, T. J., Oh, Y. T., Vegter, R. J., Chan, M., Mason, B. S., & Goosey‐Tolfrey, V. L. (2023). Wheelchair rugby players maintain sprint performance but alter propulsion biomechanics after simulated match play. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports33(9), 1726-1737.

Rolstoelracen

Learning of wheelchair racing propulsion skills over three weeks of wheeling practice on an instrumented ergometer in able-bodied novices
de Klerk, R., van der Jagt, G., Veeger, D., van der Woude, L., & Vegter, R. (2022). Learning of wheelchair racing propulsion skills over three weeks of wheeling practice on an instrumented ergometer in able-bodied novices. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences3, 777085.

Rolstoeltennis

Division, result and score margin alter the physical and technical performance of elite wheelchair tennis players
Mason, B. S., van der Slikke, R. M., Hutchinson, M. J., & Goosey-Tolfrey, V. L. (2020). Division, result and score margin alter the physical and technical performance of elite wheelchair tennis players. Journal of sports sciences38(8), 937-944.

A scoping review on shoulder injuries of wheelchair tennis players: Potential risk-factors and musculoskeletal adaptations
Mayrhuber, L., Rietveld, T., de Vries, W., van der Woude, L. H., de Groot, S., & Vegter, R. J. (2022). A scoping review on shoulder injuries of wheelchair tennis players: Potential risk-factors and musculoskeletal adaptations. Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences3, 862233.

A newly developed hand rim for wheelchair tennis improves propulsion technique and efficiency in able-bodied novices
Rietveld, T., Vegter, R. J., van der Woude, L. H., & de Groot, S. (2022). A newly developed hand rim for wheelchair tennis improves propulsion technique and efficiency in able-bodied novices. Applied Ergonomics104, 103830.

Six IMU-based components describe wheelchair mobility performance during wheelchair tennis matches
Rietveld, T., Vegter, R. J., van der Slikke, R. M., Hoekstra, A. E., van der Woude, L. H., & de Groot, S. (2022). Six IMU-based components describe wheelchair mobility performance during wheelchair tennis matches. Wheeling performance in wheelchair tennis, 149.

Six inertial measurement unit-based components describe wheelchair mobility performance during wheelchair tennis matches
Rietveld, T., Vegter, R. J., van der Slikke, R. M., Hoekstra, A. E., van der Woude, L. H., & de Groot, S. (2023). Six inertial measurement unit-based components describe wheelchair mobility performance during wheelchair tennis matches. Sports Engineering26(1), 32.

Inertial measurement units to estimate drag forces and power output during standardised wheelchair tennis coast-down and sprint tests
Rietveld, T., Mason, B. S., Goosey-Tolfrey, V. L., van der Woude, L. H., de Groot, S., & Vegter, R. J. (2024). Inertial measurement units to estimate drag forces and power output during standardised wheelchair tennis coast-down and sprint tests. Sports biomechanics23(8), 968-986

The interaction between wheelchair configuration and wheeling performance in wheelchair tennis: a narrative review
Rietveld, T., Vegter, R. J., der Woude, L. H., & de Groot, S. (2024). The interaction between wheelchair configuration and wheeling performance in wheelchair tennis: a narrative review. Sports biomechanics23(3), 370-391.

The physical demands of wheelchair tennis match play: a systematic review with meta-analysis
Williamson, S., Ardern, C. L., Berry, C., Heron, N., van Rensburg, D. C. J., Jansen, M. G., … & Pluim, B. M. (2024). The physical demands of wheelchair tennis match play: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Sports Medicine, 1-23.

Rolstoelgebruik

Evaluation of the bilateral symmetry assumption in manual wheelchair propulsion: a systematic review of literature in daily-life and sports contexts
Rum, L., Goosey-Tolfrey, V., Vegter, R., & Bergamini, E. (2024). Evaluation of the bilateral symmetry assumption in manual wheelchair propulsion: a systematic review of literature in daily-life and sports contexts. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 10-1097.

Adapted sports: Wheeled-mobility, exercise and health
Vegter, R. J., Veeger, D. H., Goosey-Tolfrey, V. L., & Leicht, C. A. (2022). Adapted sports: Wheeled-mobility, exercise and health. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences3, 1015179

Alterations in shoulder kinematics are associated with shoulder pain during wheelchair propulsion sprints
Briley, S. J., Vegter, R. J., Goosey‐Tolfrey, V. L., & Mason, B. S. (2022). Alterations in shoulder kinematics are associated with shoulder pain during wheelchair propulsion sprints. Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports32(8), 1213-1223.

The longitudinal relationship between shoulder pain and altered wheelchair propulsion biomechanics of manual wheelchair users
Briley, S. J., Vegter, R. J., Goosey-Tolfrey, V. L., & Mason, B. S. (2021). The longitudinal relationship between shoulder pain and altered wheelchair propulsion biomechanics of manual wheelchair users. Journal of biomechanics126, 110626.

Propulsion biomechanics do not differ between athletic and nonathletic manual wheelchair users in their daily wheelchairs
Briley, S. J., Vegter, R. J., Tolfrey, V. L., & Mason, B. S. (2020). Propulsion biomechanics do not differ between athletic and nonathletic manual wheelchair users in their daily wheelchairs. Journal of biomechanics104, 109725.

Scapular kinematic variability during wheelchair propulsion is associated with shoulder pain in wheelchair users
Briley, S. J., Vegter, R. J., Goosey-Tolfrey, V. L., & Mason, B. S. (2020). Scapular kinematic variability during wheelchair propulsion is associated with shoulder pain in wheelchair users. Journal of biomechanics113, 110099.

Look mummy, no hands! The effect of trunk motion on forward wheelchair propulsion
van Dijk, M. P., van der Slikke, R., Berger, M. A., Hoozemans, M. J., & Veeger, D. H. (2021). Look mummy, no hands! The effect of trunk motion on forward wheelchair propulsion. ISBS Proceedings Archive39(1), 312.

Trunk motion influences mechanical power estimates during wheelchair propulsion
van Dijk, M. P., Hoozemans, M. J., Berger, M. A., & Veeger, D. H. (2024). Trunk motion influences mechanical power estimates during wheelchair propulsion. Journal of Biomechanics163, 111927.

Monitoring 

Comparison of two Borg exertion scales for monitoring exercise intensity in able-bodied participants, and those with paraplegia and tetraplegia
Hutchinson, M. J., Kouwijzer, I., de Groot, S., & Goosey-Tolfrey, V. L. (2021). Comparison of two Borg exertion scales for monitoring exercise intensity in able-bodied participants, and those with paraplegia and tetraplegia. Spinal Cord59(11), 1162-1169.

Toward a Standardized and Individualized Laboratory-Based Protocol for Wheelchair-Specific Exercise Capacity Testing in Wheelchair Athletes A Scoping Review
Janssen, R. J., De Groot, S., Van der Woude, L. H., Houdijk, H., & Vegter, R. J. (2023). Toward a Standardized and Individualized Laboratory-Based Protocol for Wheelchair-Specific Exercise Capacity Testing in Wheelchair Athletes: A Scoping Review. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation102(3), 261-269.

Using Wearable Sensors to Estimate Mechanical Power Output in Cyclical Sports Other than Cycling—A Review
de Vette, V. G., Veeger, D., & van Dijk, M. P. (2022). Using Wearable Sensors to Estimate Mechanical Power Output in Cyclical Sports Other than Cycling—A Review. Sensors23(1), 50.

Load and performance monitoring in wheelchair court sports: a narrative review of the use of technology and practical recommendations
Van der Slikke, R. M., Sindall, P., Goosey-Tolfrey, V. L., & Mason, B. S. (2023). Load and performance monitoring in wheelchair court sports: a narrative review of the use of technology and practical recommendations. European Journal of Sport Science23(2), 189-200.

Wearable wheelchair mobility performance measurement in basketball, rugby, and tennis: lessons for classification and training
van der Slikke, R. M., Berger, M. A., Bregman, D. J., & Veeger, D. H. (2020). Wearable wheelchair mobility performance measurement in basketball, rugby, and tennis: lessons for classification and training. Sensors20(12), 3518.

Towards an accurate rolling resistance: Estimating intra-cycle load distribution between front and rear wheels during wheelchair propulsion from inertial sensors
van Dijk, M. P., Heringa, L. I., Berger, M. A., Hoozemans, M. J., & Veeger, D. H. (2024). Towards an accurate rolling resistance: Estimating intra-cycle load distribution between front and rear wheels during wheelchair propulsion from inertial sensors. Journal of Sports Sciences, 1-10.

From theory to practice: Monitoring mechanical power output during wheelchair field and court sports using inertial measurement units
van Dijk, M. P., Hoozemans, M. J., Berger, M. A., & Veeger, H. E. J. (2024). From theory to practice: Monitoring mechanical power output during wheelchair field and court sports using inertial measurement units. Journal of Biomechanics166, 112052.

From theory to practice: Monitoring mechanical power output during wheelchair field and court sports using inertial measurement units
van Dijk, M. P., Hoozemans, M. J., Berger, M. A., & Veeger, H. E. J. (2024). From theory to practice: Monitoring mechanical power output during wheelchair field and court sports using inertial measurement units. Journal of Biomechanics166, 112052.

Machine learning to improve orientation estimation in sports situations challenging for inertial sensor use
van Dijk, M. P., Kok, M., Berger, M. A., Hoozemans, M. J., & Veeger, D. H. (2021). Machine learning to improve orientation estimation in sports situations challenging for inertial sensor use. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living3, 670263.

Obtaining wheelchair kinematics with one sensor only? The trade-off between number of inertial sensors and accuracy for measuring wheelchair mobility performance in sports
van Dijk, M. P., van der Slikke, R. M., Rupf, R., Hoozemans, M. J., Berger, M. A., & Veeger, D. H. (2022). Obtaining wheelchair kinematics with one sensor only? The trade-off between number of inertial sensors and accuracy for measuring wheelchair mobility performance in sports. Journal of Biomechanics130, 110879.

Visuele beperking

Algemeen 

Eye Tracking to Assess the Functional Consequences of Vision Impairment: A Systematic Review
Nieboer, W., Ghiani, A., De Vries, R., Brenner, E., & Mann, D. L. (2023). Eye Tracking to Assess the Functional Consequences of Vision Impairment: A Systematic Review. Optometry and Vision Science100(12), 861-875.

Profile of Athletes With a Vision Impairment: Exploring Demographics and Ocular Pathologies of Athletes in Three Paralympic Sports
Zenk, F., Willmott, A. G., Fortin-Guichard, D., Austick, K., Mann, D. L., Winckler, C., & Allen, P. M. (2024). Profile of Athletes With a Vision Impairment: Exploring Demographics and Ocular Pathologies of Athletes in Three Paralympic Sports. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation103(2), 172-180.

Judo

Effect of vision impairment on match-related performance and technical variation in attacking moves in Paralympic judo
Kons, R., Krabben, K., Mann, D. L., & Detanico, D. (2021). Effect of vision impairment on match-related performance and technical variation in attacking moves in Paralympic judo. Journal of Sports Sciences39(sup1), 125-131.

May the best-sighted win? The relationship between visual function and performance in Para judo
Krabben, K., Mashkovskiy, E., Ravensbergen, H. J. C., & Mann, D. L. (2021). May the best-sighted win? The relationship between visual function and performance in Para judo. Journal of Sports Sciences39(sup1), 188-197.

Getting a grip on the resilience to blur: The impact of simulated vision loss on a visually guided combat sports interaction
Krabben, K., Mann, D. L., van Helden, A., Kalisvaart, Y., Fortin-Guichard, D., van der Kamp, J., & Savelsbergh, G. J. (2021). Getting a grip on the resilience to blur: The impact of simulated vision loss on a visually guided combat sports interaction. Psychology of Sport and Exercise55, 101941.

Assessment of visual function and performance in paralympic judo for athletes with vision impairment
Krabben, K., Ravensbergen, R. H., Orth, D., Fortin-Guichard, D., Savelsbergh, G. J., & Mann, D. L. (2021). Assessment of visual function and performance in paralympic judo for athletes with vision impairment. Optometry and Vision Science98(7), 854-863.

How wide should you view to fight? Establishing the size of the visual field necessary for grip fighting in judo
Krabben, K., Mann, D., Lojanica, M., Mueller, D., Dominici, N., van der Kamp, J., & Savelsbergh, G. (2022). How wide should you view to fight? Establishing the size of the visual field necessary for grip fighting in judo. Journal of Sports Sciences40(2), 236-247.

Atletiek 

Evidence-based classification in track athletics for athletes with a vision impairment: A Delphi study
Allen, P. M., Dolan, R., Croxall, H., Ravensbergen, R. H., Brooks, A., Zenk, F., & Mann, D. L. (2020). Evidence-based classification in track athletics for athletes with a vision impairment: A Delphi study. Optometry and Vision Science, 97(11), 984-994.

Impact of running with and without a guide on short distance running performance for athletes with a vision impairment
Zenk, F., Willmott, A. G., Mann, D. L., & Allen, P. M. (2024). Impact of running with and without a guide on short distance running performance for athletes with a vision impairment. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation103(1), 74-78.

Golf

Perceived facilitators and barriers to participation in golf for people with vision impairment: a qualitative study
Beukes, E. W., Hynes, N., Mann, D. L., Hawkes, R., Jayabalan, P., & Allen, P. M. (2023). Perceived facilitators and barriers to participation in golf for people with vision impairment: a qualitative study. American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation102(9), 829-835.

Sportschieten

Perspectives of a new sport-specific para shooting classification system for athletes with vision impairment
Allen, P. M., Mann, D. L., van der Linde, I., & Beukes, E. W. (2021). Perspectives of a new sport-specific para shooting classification system for athletes with vision impairment. Journal of Sports Sciences39(sup1), 198-208.

Do visual fields need to be considered in classification criteria within visually impaired shooting?
Latham, K., Mann, D. L., Dolan, R., Myint, J., Timmis, M. A., Ryu, D., … & Allen, P. M. (2021). Do visual fields need to be considered in classification criteria within visually impaired shooting?. Journal of Sports Sciences39(sup1), 150-158.

Zwemmen

The relationship between visual function and performance in para swimming
Fortin-Guichard, D., Ravensbergen, H. J. C., Krabben, K., Allen, P. M., & Mann, D. L. (2022). The relationship between visual function and performance in para swimming. Sports Medicine-Open8(1), 20.

Voetbal

Expert opinion on classification for footballers with vision impairment: Towards evidence-based minimum impairment criteria
Runswick, O. R., Ravensbergen, R. H., Allen, P. M., & Mann, D. L. (2021). Expert opinion on classification for footballers with vision impairment: Towards evidence-based minimum impairment criteria. Journal of Sports Sciences39(sup1), 30-39.

The effects of simulated vision impairment on performance in football
Runswick, O. R., Rawlinson, A., Allen, P. M., Sharpe, B. T., Pocock, C., Datson, N., … & Mann, D. L. (2023). The effects of simulated vision impairment on performance in football. Journal of Sports Sciences41(14), 1410-1422.

Dwarslaesie 

Algemeen 

Determinants of physical activity in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury or lower limb amputation: perspectives of rehabilitation professionals and wheelchair users
van den Akker, L. E., Holla, J. F., Dadema, T., Visser, B., Valent, L. J., de Groot, S., … & WHEELS-Study Group. (2020). Determinants of physical activity in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury or lower limb amputation: perspectives of rehabilitation professionals and wheelchair users. Disability and Rehabilitation42(14), 1934-1941.

Exercise for people with SCI: so important but difficult to achieve
de Groot, S., & Cowan, R. E. (2021). Exercise for people with SCI: so important but difficult to achieve. Spinal cord59(1), 1-2.

Good association between sprint power and aerobic peak power during asynchronuous arm-crank exercise in people with spinal cord injury
de Groot, S., Kouwijzer, I., Valent, L. J., van der Woude, L. H., Nash, M. S., & Cowan, R. E. (2021). Good association between sprint power and aerobic peak power during asynchronuous arm-crank exercise in people with spinal cord injury. Disability and rehabilitation43(3), 378-385.

Leefstijl

Mobile app (WHEELS) to promote a healthy lifestyle in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury or lower limb amputation: usability and feasibility study
Hoevenaars, D., Holla, J. F., Te Loo, L., Koedijker, J. M., Dankers, S., Houdijk, H., … & WHEELS Study Group. (2021). Mobile app (WHEELS) to promote a healthy lifestyle in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury or lower limb amputation: usability and feasibility study. JMIR formative research5(8), e24909.

Accuracy of heart rate measurement by the Fitbit Charge 2 during wheelchair activities in people with spinal cord injury: instrument validation study
Hoevenaars, D., Yocarini, I. E., Paraschiakos, S., Holla, J. F., de Groot, S., Kraaij, W., & Janssen, T. W. (2022). Accuracy of heart rate measurement by the Fitbit Charge 2 during wheelchair activities in people with spinal cord injury: instrument validation study. JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies9(1), e27637.

Associations between meeting exercise guidelines, physical fitness, and health in people with spinal cord injury
Hoevenaars, D., Holla, J. F., Postma, K., van der Woude, L. H., Janssen, T. W., & de Groot, S. (2023). Associations between meeting exercise guidelines, physical fitness, and health in people with spinal cord injury. Disability and rehabilitation45(6), 1030-1037.

Lifestyle and health changes in wheelchair users with a chronic disability after 12 weeks of using the WHEELS mHealth application
Hoevenaars, D., Holla, J. F., de Groot, S., Weijs, P. J., Kraaij, W., & Janssen, T. W. (2024). Lifestyle and health changes in wheelchair users with a chronic disability after 12 weeks of using the WHEELS mHealth application. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology19(3), 648-657.

Determinants of dietary behaviour in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury or lower limb amputation: Perspectives of rehabilitation professionals and wheelchair users
Holla, J. F., van Den Akker, L. E., Dadema, T., de Groot, S., Tieland, M., Weijs, P. J., … & WHEELS-study group. (2020). Determinants of dietary behaviour in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury or lower limb amputation: Perspectives of rehabilitation professionals and wheelchair users. PLoS One15(1), e0228465.

Chronische beperking 

Effect of Training for an Athletic Challenge on Illness Cognition in Individuals with Chronic Disability: A Prospective Cohort Study
DeShazo, J. M., Kouwijzer, I., de Groot, S., Post, M. W., Valent, L. J., van Leeuwen, C. M., … & HandbikeBattle Group. (2023). Effect of Training for an Athletic Challenge on Illness Cognition in Individuals with Chronic Disability: A Prospective Cohort Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health21(1), 58.

Blessure preventie

Sports-related health problems in para-sports: a systematic review with quality assessment
Luijten, S. C., Te Loo, L. M., Nauta, J., Janssen, T. W., Holla, J. F., Otten, R. H., … & Verhagen, E. (2024). Sports-related health problems in para-sports: a systematic review with quality assessment. Sports health16(4), 551-564.

Occurrence of injuries and illnesses in athletes with a physical impairment; a forty-week prospective cohort study
Luijten, S. C., Nauta, J., Janssen, T. W., Holla, J. F., Jenniskens, S. C., van Reuler, A. V., & Verhagen, E. (2024). Occurrence of injuries and illnesses in athletes with a physical impairment; a forty-week prospective cohort study. Journal of science and medicine in sport27(3), 160-165.

Systematic development of an injury and illness prevention programme for athletes with a physical impairment: the TIPAS study
Luijten, S. C., Nauta, J., Janssen, T., Holla, J., Jenniskens, S. C., & Verhagen, E. (2024). Systematic development of an injury and illness prevention programme for athletes with a physical impairment: the TIPAS study. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 10(3), e001945.

Thermofysiologie 

Heat preparedness and exertional heat illness in Paralympic athletes: A Tokyo 2020 survey 
Alkemade, P., Daanen, H. A., Janssen, T. W., Broad, E., Goosey-Tolfrey, V. L., Ibusuki, T., … & Eijsvogels, T. M. (2023). Heat preparedness and exertional heat illness in Paralympic athletes: A Tokyo 2020 survey. Temperature, 10(2), 264-275.

Humid Heat Equally Impairs Maximal Exercise Performance in Elite Para-Athletes and Able-Bodied Athletes. 
Alkemade, P., de Korte, J. Q., Bongers, C. C., Daanen, H. A., Hopman, M. T., Janssen, T. W., & Eijsvogels, T. M. (2023). Humid heat equally impairs maximal exercise performance in elite para-athletes and able-bodied athletes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 55(10), 1835.

Upper-Body versus Lower-Body Cooling in Individuals with Paraplegia during Arm-Crank Exercise in the Heat
Alkemade, P., Eijsvogels, T. M., Janssen, T. W., Jansen, K. M., Kingma, B. R., & Daanen, H. A. (2023). Upper-Body versus Lower-Body Cooling in Individuals with Paraplegia during Arm-Crank Exercise in the Heat. Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 55(11), 2014.

Overig

Classifying the evidence for evidence-based classification in Paralympic sport
Mann, D. L., Tweedy, S. M., Jackson, R. C., & Vanlandewijck, Y. C. (2021). Classifying the evidence for evidence-based classification in Paralympic sport. Journal of Sports Sciences39(sup1), 1-6.

RehabMove2018: active lifestyle for people with physical disabilities; mobility, exercise & sports
Vegter, R. J., van Keeken, H. G., de Groot, S., Houdijk, H. J., Joëls, M., & van der Woude, L. H. (2021). RehabMove2018: active lifestyle for people with physical disabilities; mobility, exercise & sports. Disability and Rehabilitation43(24), 3425-3426.

Rehabilitation: mobility, exercise & sports; a critical position stand on current and future research perspectives
van der Woude, L. H., Houdijk, H. J., Janssen, T. W., Seves, B., Schelhaas, R., Plaggenmarsch, C., … & Vegter, R. J. (2021). Rehabilitation: mobility, exercise & sports; a critical position stand on current and future research perspectives. Disability and Rehabilitation43(24), 3476-3491

PhD thesis

What you see is not what you get: The impact of vision impairment on judo performance
Krabben K. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 4 november 2021. 
Promotores: G. Savelsberg, DL Mann

Towards a healthier lifestyle in wheelchair users: the potential of mHealth and wearables
Hoevenaars D. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 9 december 2022.
Promotores: TWJ Janssen, W Kraaij, S de Groot, JF Holla.

Mitigation of heat strain during exercise in hot-humid conditions: One size does not fit all
Alkemade P. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 26 juni 2023.
Promotores: H Daanen, TWJ Janssen, K Jansen, T Eijsvogel

Handcycling Classification: A First Step Towards an Evidence-based System
Muchaxo R. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 17 juni 2024.
Promotores: TWJ Janssen, LHV van der Woude, S de Groot, C Nooijen.

Wheeling performance in wheelchair tennis: Understanding and improving a complex skill. 
Rietveld T. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, 28 november 2022
Promotores: LHV van der Woude, S. de Groot, RJK Vegter

Biophysical perspective on submaximal handcycle propulsion in able-bodied men Biomechanics and physiology of different gear, mode and steering settings. 
Kraaijenbrink C. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen 27 oktober 2022 
Promotores: LHV van der Woude, H Wagner, C Bohn, RJK Vegter

Shoulder pain and wheelchair propulsion biomechanics in manual wheelchair users. 
Briley S. Loughborough University Augustus 2021
Promotores: V. Goosey-Tolfrey, B. Mason, RJK Vegter

Powering Up Paralympic Wheelchair Performance: Standardized and individualized wheelchair exercise capacity testing to improve on-court performance
Janssen R.J.F. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, 25 oktober 2024
Promotores: prof. LHV van der Woude, S. de Groot, JHP Houdijk RJK Vegter

*Disclaimer:

Dit overzicht van wetenschappelijke publicaties is samengesteld op basis van bijdragen van onderzoekers van de Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen en de Haagse Hogeschool. Hoewel we hebben gestreefd naar volledigheid, is deze lijst mogelijk niet volledig. Er kunnen nog andere relevante studies zijn die ook bijdragen aan de kennisontwikkeling binnen de paralympische topsport en aangepast sporten.