Paralympic powerlifting (PP), formerly known as “International Paralympic Committee”(IPC)
powerlifting, is the format of powerlifting adapted for athletes with disabilities, and it differs …

Powerlifting competitions require consistent and symmetric lifting of heavy loads and
maximal effort, in which, asymmetric lifting results in trial invalidation. Symmetry during this …

Objective We analyzed the retrospective performance of para powerlifters over 8 yrs
considering sex, the origin of impairment, and sport classification of para powerlifting …

Sex, and Competitive Level", with great interest. The authors highlight the current distribution
of world records in para powerlifting (PPL) and discuss them concerning the origin of …

Abstract van den Hoek, D, Garrett, J, Travis, SK, Oxnard, K, Howells, R, Owen, P, and
Latella, C. Analysis of competition performance leading to success at the International …

Background In Paralympic sports, classification ensures fair competition by grou**
athletes based on their impairments. The International Paralympic Committee has provided …

The recent letter to the editor by Neto, Winckler, & Costa titled “Origin of impairment and
timing of impairment manifestation in Paralympic Sport” is a welcome contribution to the …

Variable resistance training has been widely used in athletic preparation. Objectives: To
analyze the use of currents (VRT) and the traditional method (TRAD) on speed, power and …

Abstract Beaumont, P, Garrett, J, and van den Hoek, D. How do intracompetition strategies
differ between para powerlifting podium and nonpodium athletes? A retrospective, cross …

Introduction In Paralympic powerlifting competitions, movement execution symmetry is a
technical requirement influenced by individual athlete characteristics and motor strategies …