Neuromusculoskeletal syndromes in wheelchair athletes

• Published in: Seminars in neurology Vol. 20; no. 2; p. 201
• Main Authors: Groah, S L, Lanig, I S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 2000
• Subjects: Athletic Injuries - epidemiology; Athletic Injuries - etiology; Athletic Injuries - pathology; Brachial Plexus Neuropathies - epidemiology; Brachial Plexus Neuropathies - etiology; Brachial Plexus Neuropathies - pathology; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - epidemiology; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - etiology; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - pathology; Disabled Persons - rehabilitation; Elbow Joint - injuries; Elbow Joint - pathology; Elbow Joint - physiopathology; Humans; Musculoskeletal Diseases - epidemiology; Musculoskeletal Diseases - etiology; Musculoskeletal Diseases - pathology; Paraplegia - complications; Paraplegia - physiopathology; Paraplegia - rehabilitation; Peripheral Nervous System Diseases - epidemiology; Peripheral Nervous System Diseases - etiology; Peripheral Nervous System Diseases - pathology; Rotator Cuff - pathology; Rotator Cuff - physiopathology; Rotator Cuff Injuries; Shoulder Joint - injuries; Shoulder Joint - pathology; Shoulder Joint - physiopathology; Wheelchairs - adverse effects
• ISSN: 0271-8235; 1098-9021
• DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-9829

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.