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Adaptive Rowing: a Guide by Simon Goodey 50403 br cover 6mm:Layout 1 26/1/12 12:56 Page 3 1 2 Foreword Contents My first encounter with Simon Goodey was back in 2006 at an event notorious among all rowers, the British Preface ................................................................................................................................................ 3 Indoor Rowing Championships, Birmingham. Up until 18 months prior to this competition, which was in no Introduction - History .......................................................................................................................................4 doubt to form a pivotal change in my life, I was a fit and active 20 year old rugby player, about to complete my degree with high hopes of joining the Royal Marines. This was all to change in February 2005 when I Defining Terminology ........................................................................................................................................ 5 suffered a spinal injury leaving me paralysed from the waist down. The ensuing 18 months were in no doubt Access & Inclusive Rowing Provision .......................................................................................................... 6 the most challenging I had to face, seeing my legs atrophy and body deteriorate whilst stuck in hospital, let Adaptive Access Audit ..................................................................................................................... 9 alone having to adjust to my new surroundings from the confines of a wheelchair, something I initially resented, but have learnt to accommodate with time. Nevertheless, I was determined to get my fitness back Classification .................................................................................................................................... 12 as much as possible and rowing was the perfect outlet. Application Process for rowers seeking a British Rowing Classification ................................................... 14 After initially using the Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) assisted rowing trying to explore ways to Legs, Trunk and Arms – PR3 ................................................................................................................................................... 14 improve my chances of recovery, I soon got the rowing ‘bug’ pushing myself to break certain times and Trunk and Arms – PR2 ........................................................................................................................................... 19 distances, however it was at the Indoors in 2006 I was offered the opportunity to explore rowing on the water with Simon. I initially had reservations about getting out on the water, having no knowledge of the Arms and Shoulders – PR1 ........................................................................................................ 19 boats, let alone that the sport was due to receive Paralympic status in 2008. Simon’s relaxed and Equipment & Regulations............................................................................................................................... 27 encouraging manner soon put me at ease and I was surprised by his appreciation of many of the issues the Rigging Considerations for Adaptive Boats.............................................................................................. 38 average wheelchair user faces, both physically and psychologically. The feeling of freedom getting out on the Royal Albert Dock and seeing my chair disappear in the distance was unforgettable, with the satisfaction General Coaching Considerations ............................................................................................................... 42 knowing I was challenging my body physically in a new way. This was the beginning of a journey with the Visual Impairment (VI) Coaching Considerations ...................................................................................... 42 involvement and help of many people to target and win a Paralympic gold medal, however the importance of Intellectual Disability (ID) Coaching Considerations.................................................................................. 44 what the sport has achieved and what it can give those with disabilities carries a far greater significance, which cannot be underestimated. Physical Disability (PD) Coaching Considerations ...................................................................................... 58 This book provides a wealth of material that has been developed since the establishment of adaptive Transfers.................................................................................................................................................. 59 rowing and forms the foundations the sport is based on, whilst providing an educational resource for those Amputees ................................................................................................................................. 66 working or planning to work with individuals with a disability in the sport of rowing. The book successfully Cerebral Palsy (CP) ................................................................................................................... 69 amalgamates work across a vast spectrum and in doing so successfully breaks down some of the preconceptions and barriers around disability and demonstrates the possibilities for both the individual and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) ............................................................................................................... 72 expectations and limitations from a coaching and support role across the broad disability spectrum. I have Poliomyelitis ............................................................................................................................................. 73 no doubt that this resource will form the basis for greater understanding, appreciation and hopefully Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) .............................................................................................................. 75 encourage participation in this fantastic sport, enabling it to enhance and further the lives of many. Spina Bifida ............................................................................................................................................. 83 Adaptive Rowing Ergometer Technique Technical Model PR1............................................................ 85 Tom Aggar Adaptive Rowing Technique Technical Model – PR1................................................................. 86 World and Paralympic Champion Hearing Impairment Coaching Considerations .......................................................................................... 88 Competition ..................................................................................................................................... 92 Therapeutic Rowing ......................................................................................................................................... 96 Functional Electrical Stimulation Assisted Rowing (FES) .......................................................................... 96 Mental Health .............................................................................................................................................. 100 Brain Injury ................................................................................................................................................... 102 Injury Treatment, Management, and Prevention in Adaptive Rowing ........................................................ 104 Appendix .......................................................................................................................................................... 117 Safety considerations for Clubs and Regatta organisers .............................................................................. 118 Glossary of Terms........................................................................................................................................................... 119 Acronyms ...................................................................................................................................... 125 Acknowledgements for contributions....................................................................................................... 126 1 2 Preface Introduction - History Adaptive Rowing provides meaningful opportunities for individuals with a disability to enjoy participating in Rowing – A Sport for All the sport. Supported by a range of technical and coaching resources, these rowers can reach their potential In the 1970s a number of adaptive rowing programmes sprang up in Australia, Great Britain, Germany, the and improve their fitness. Netherlands and the USA. In 1995 an exhibition of adaptive events was hosted at the World Rowing This is a resource for coaches, coach educators, school teachers and individuals with a disability who wish to Championships in Tampere, Finland. Following this, between 1996-2000, FISA (Fédération Internationale access rowing. It details classification, equipment, rigging, and coaching considerations for various des Sociétés d'Aviron) held a number of adaptive rowing seminars in Berlin, London, Rotterdam and diagnostic groups, as well as considering the therapeutic values of rowing, injury management and Philadelphia. prevention. People with disabilities have previously been excluded from rowing due to inadequate
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