Bioenergetics and Biomechanics of Handcycling at Submaximal Speeds in Athletes with a Spinal Cord Injury

Background: This study aimed at comparing bioenergetics and biomechanical parameters between athletes with tetraplegia and paraplegia riding race handbikes at submaximal speeds in ecological conditions. Methods: Five athletes with tetraplegia (C6-T1, 43 ± 6 yrs, 63 ± 14 kg) and 12...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Gabriela Fischer, Pedro Figueiredo, Luca Paolo Ardigò
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Sports
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/8/2/16