Neuromusculoskeletal Syndromes in Wheelchair Athletes

Suzanne L. Groah; Indira S. Lanig

doi:10.1055/s-2000-9829

Seminars in Neurology, Table of Contents

Semin Neurol 2000; 20(2): 201-208
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-9829

Neuromusculoskeletal Syndromes in Wheelchair Athletes

Suzanne L. Groah¹ , Indira S. Lanig^2,3

¹Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, California
²Craig Hospital, Englewood, Colorado
³Department of Rehabilitation, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado

Abstract

ABSTRACT

With the growth of wheelchair athletics at both grassroots and national levels, there has been an increased incidence of sports-related and overuse syndromes in the wheelchair-user population. This article provides an overview of the available literature on the incidence, prevalence, evaluation, prevention, and rehabilitative management of these types of clinical syndromes.

KEYWORD

Wheelchair athletes - injuries - peripheral nerve injury - prevention

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