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Stroke mechanics of swimmers with permanent physical disabilities.
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Palaestra
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January 1, 2008
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- Prins, Jan; Murata, Nathan
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When observing the swimming stroke mechanics of persons with permanent physical disabilities, it is apparent the anatomic and neuromuscular deficits present result in the evolution of unique movement patterns in the water (Daly & Vanlandewijck, 1999; Prins 1988). Physical limitations for those with disabilities can influence swimming mechanics. To understand how such disabilities influence stroke mechanics, researchers and practitioners need to employ procedures clearly describing the variety of movement patterns persons with physical disabilities are able to demonstrate. The application of underwater stroke analysis, coupled with biomechanical motion analysis has resulted in ...
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The Journal of Psychology;
November 1, 1995 ;
Weiserbs, Barbara Gottlieb, Jay;
787 words
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451 words
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Journal of Counseling and Development;
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Using Word Prediction Software to Increase Typing Fluency with Students...
Journal of Special Education Technology;
July 1, 2004 ;
Tumlin, Jennifer; Heller, Kathryn Wolff;
787 words
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Social Behavior and Personality;
January 1, 2006 ;
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787 words
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Exceptional Children;
June 22, 2001 ;
McGILL, TAMA VOGTLE, LAURA K.;
787 words
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June 22, 2006 ;
Mazur, Elizabeth;
787 words
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The Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy;
June 1, 2002 ;
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787 words
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American Family Physician;
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Miller, Karl E.;
426 words
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Physical disabilities group meets tonight
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September 23, 2002 ;
MHARI DOYLE, Columbian;
470 words
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Botswana's Agriculture Teachers' Attitudes Towards Inclusion of Students...
Negro Educational Review;
October 1, 2006 ;
Brandon, Dorothy P; Ncube, Matoteng M;
787 words
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Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development;
May 1, 1997 ;
Nosek, Margaret A; Rintala, Diana; Young, Mary Ellen; Howland, Carol A; Et al;
787 words
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Parks & Recreation;
February 1, 1993 ;
Smith, Ralph W.;
787 words
......addressing these areas for people with physical disabilities is a recent phenomenon. Some studies...physical activity for people with physical disabilities has been done in the last 15 years...physical activity for people with physical disabilities remains in a development stage...
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PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MEET, JAN. 10,11
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
January 3, 2007 ;
246 words
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