ATHLETE-PERCEIVED IMPACT OF FRAME RUNNING ON PHYSICAL FITNESS, FUNCTIONAL MOBILITY AND PSYCHOSOCIAL OUTCOMES

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Objective: Frame Running (RaceRunning) allows people with moderate-to-severe mobility impairments to participate in physical activity using a 3-wheeled frame with a saddle and handlebars. The aim of this study was to investigate athlete-perceived impact of Frame Running on aspects of physical fitness, functional mobility and psychosocial outcomes. Design: Survey. Participants: Frame Running athletes aged 5 years and over. Methods: A survey was distributed to athletes through their club or sports organization. Results: The survey was completed by 115 athletes (53 females). Median age was 17 years (range 5-62 years) and 64 (57%) used a wheelchair or walker for distances over 50 m. Many felt that Frame Running stretched their muscles (n = 93, 87%) and increased their self-confidence (n = 63, 93%). Four (4%) reported extreme fatigue or sore muscles after training (n = 17, 15%). Of the 110 athletes who had been participating in Frame Running for over 3 months, 46 (47%) reported being less out of breath during mobility tasks and 66 (66%) felt they had improved their functional mobility. However, 7 (7%) reported increased muscle tightness and 4 (4%) reported a Frame Running-related injury lasting more than 4 weeks. Conclusion: Frame Running is a safe physical activity with athlete-perceived benefits on physical fitness, functional mobility and psychosocial outcomes.

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Van Der Linden, M. L., Van Schie, P. E. M., Hjalmarsson, E., Andreopoulou, G., Verheul, M. H. G., & Von Walden, F. (2022). ATHLETE-PERCEIVED IMPACT OF FRAME RUNNING ON PHYSICAL FITNESS, FUNCTIONAL MOBILITY AND PSYCHOSOCIAL OUTCOMES. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 54. https://doi.org/10.2340/jrm.v53.1393

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