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Strength and accuracy: the effort of boccia players with cerebral palsy

By exploring muscle strength in boccia players with cerebral palsy, this study seeks to understand how upper limb strength influences athletic performance. With the participation of 25 international players, various parameters of strength will be evaluated to provide a better understanding of training needs and improvement in this adapted discipline.

The main objective of this research project is to evaluate the muscle strength of international boccia players with cerebral palsy. By means of various measures of strength in the upper limbs, we try to understand how this influence on sports performance, with the collaboration of 25 participants during an international championship. Due to the nature of boccia, it is essential to understand how upper limb strength can affect the performance of players with cerebral palsy. This research addresses a gap in previous studies and may provide a basis for future training programs and targeted therapeutic interventions.

Assessment of upper limb muscle strength in international boccia players with cerebral palsy.

Targets

1. Determine maximal grip strength (MGS), grip muscle stiffness (GME), isometric arm strength (IAS) and grip strength (PS).

2. Compare the strength measurements between players classified in the BC1 and BC2 categories.

3. Investigate the differences in muscle strength of the upper limbs according to the type of motor disorder caused by cerebral palsy.

Approach and strategies

Use of specific instruments such as manual and electronic dynamometers to measure strength in specific muscles of the upper limbs. Statistical analysis using SPSS software to interpret the results.

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Planned activities

1. Selection and recruitment of 25 international boccia players.o 2. Conducting strength assessments during the Boccia World Cup at an international competition 3. Analysis of the collected data to identify patterns and significant differences in muscle strength.

Expected benefits in the short, medium and long term

- Short term: Identification of the specific muscle strength needs of boccia players with cerebral palsy. - Mid-term: Development of personalized training programs to improve sports performance. - Long term: Improved competitive results of boccia players and improved understanding of the influence of muscle strength in adapted sports.

Positive effects in the community or sector benefited by the project

This study can contribute to the development of training techniques and specific therapeutic interventions for boccia players with cerebral palsy, promoting a better quality of life and sports performance in this group.

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