Wheelchair Sport

Wheelchair Sport provides coaches, practitioners, and athletes with the information they need to compete and succeed in wheelchair sports. Written by top coaches, athletes, sport scientists, and specialists in sports medicine and physical therapy who work with wheelchair athletes, this resource offers

• an explanation of the physiological differences between able-bodied and disabled athletes and the physiological adaptations that result from training;

• guidelines for training that are customized to wheelchair athletes’ unique needs, including strength and conditioning, nutrition and hydration, and mental wellness;

• tips on the practical aspects of competing in wheelchair sports, such as optimizing chair set-up and preparing for travel; and

• expert guidance in developing top-notch training programs for athletes at all skill levels.

This book will help coaches and athletes understand the many benefits of wheelchair sports and maximize training for their chosen sport. Top coaches and athletes, including Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson and Peter Norfolk, offer advice on improving performance and delivering optimal support for wheelchair athletes.