International Paralympic Committee VISTA2013 Scientific Conference Booklet Gustav-Stresemann-Institut Bonn, 1-4 May 2013 “Equipment & Technology in Paralympic Sports” “Equipment & Technology in Paralympic Sports” VISTA2013 Scientific Conference Gustav-Stresemann-Institut Bonn, 1-4 May 2013 The VISTA2013 Conference is organised by: International Paralympic Committee Adenauerallee 212-214 53113 Bonn, Germany Tel. +49 228 2097-200 Fax +49 228 2097-209 [email protected] www.paralympic.org © 2013 International Paralympic Committee I 2 I VISTA2013 Scientific Conference Table of Contents Forewords 4 VISTA2013 Scientific Committee 6 General Information 7 Venue 8 Programme at a Glance 10 Scientific Programme – Detail 12 Keynote Speakers 21 Symposia - Abstracts 26 Free Communications - Abstracts 32 Free Communications - Posters 78 Scientific Information 102 Scientific Award Winner 103 I 3 I VISTA2013 Scientific Conference Forewords Sir Philip Craven, MBE President, International Paralympic Committee Dear participants, On behalf of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), I would like to welcome you to the 2013 VISTA Conference, the IPC’s scientific conference that will this year centre around the equipment and technology used in Paralympic sport. This conference brings together some of the world’s leading sport scientists, administrators, coaches and athletes. We hope you can take what you learn over the next few days back home with you to your respective communities to help further advance the Paralympic Movement. The next few days will include keynote addresses, symposia, oral presentations and poster sessions put together by the IPC Sports Science Committee that will motivate and influence you in your respective work environments, no matter which part of the Paralympic Movement you represent. I would like to thank all the presenters for their engagement to the Movement and their willingness to share their findings, including IPC Scientific Committee member Brendan Burkett, who is a biomechanics professor at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Brisbane, Australia. Several of the speakers this week will explore the theme of fair use of technology and equipment, including the balance between access, competitive edge and the philosophy of sport. The IPC’s Paralympic Scientific Award will also be awarded as part of the VISTA Conference, recognising the work of one academic researcher for their contribution to research in the field of sports for people with an impairment. I would like to thank Bonn’s Gustav-Stresemann-Institut (GSI) and Maritim Hotel for hosting this unique event. I hope you all enjoy VISTA and take home with you key learning that can help us advance the Paralympic Movement further. Sir Philip Craven, MBE President, International Paralympic Committee I 4 I VISTA2013 Scientific Conference Forewords Prof. Yves Vanlandewijck Chairperson, IPC Sports Science Committee Dear participants, On behalf of the IPC Sport Science Committee, I am delighted to welcome you in Bonn as a participant in the VISTA2013 Conference. The sixth Vista conference organized by the IPC will once more provide the platform for exchange of current information, research and expertise related to Paralympic Sport and the Paralympic Movement. Athletes, coaches, administrators, classifiers, officials and sport scientist are invited to discuss the different themes at the heart of the Paralympic Movement: sporting excellence, injury prevention, classification, assessment and training techniques, ethics, development, recruitment, media, marketing, amongst many others. The objective of the VISTA2013 Conference is to have a number of these topics discussed by a balanced field of invited experts and contributions from a number of recognized experts from the field during the free communication and poster sessions. The central theme of the VISTA2013 conference is ‘Equipment and technology in Paralympic Sports’. Technological advancement has not only dramatically improved the quality of life of many individuals; it also has a significant impact on athletes’ performance. Not only the changes in equipment configuration, but also the complexity of the athlete-equipment interface, has put a lot of pressure on classifiers and sport-scientist who try to understand the impact of impairment on performance. Three dedicated keynotes and a series of invited speakers clustered in technology focused symposia will address the (wo)man-machine interface from a multidisciplinary perspective. Many thanks go to our partners and all contributing authors for their support and involvement in the Conference. I look forward to your contribution to an interesting program and I am convinced that this Conference will be once more the ideal platform for the thorough and constructive exchange of views in order to bridge the gap between theory and practice and to encourage interdisciplinary discussion. Prof. Yves Vanlandewijck Chairperson, IPC Sports Science Committee I 5 I VISTA2013 Scientific Conference Scientific Committee Dr. Yves Vanlandewijck (BEL) Dr. Peter Wisiuba Bukhala (KEN) Chairperson Member IPC Sports Science Committee IPC Sports Science Committee Dr. Brendan Burkett (AUS) Dr. Osnat Fliess-Douer (ISR) Member Member IPC Sports Science Committee IPC Sports Science Committee Dr. Jennifer Mactavish (CAN) Dr. Walt Thompson (USA) Member Member IPC Sports Science Committee IPC Sports Science Committee Dr. Sean Tweedy (AUS) Dr. Peter Van de Vliet (BEL) Member IPC Medical & Scientific Director IPC Sports Science Committee I 6 I VISTA2013 Scientific Conference General Information Admission Participant name badges will be provided at the registration desk. All participants are requested to wear their badge throughout the Conference. Registration Desk The registration desk, located in the VISTA Foyer, will open on Wednesday 1 May. Opening hours will be communicated closer to the event. Language The official language of the Conference is in English. Translation services will not be provided. Meals Lunch and coffee breaks are included in the registration fee for the three days of the Conference. Breakfast and dinner is included in the room rate at the GSI, if booked directly through the IPC. Opening Ceremony The Opening Ceremony of the VISTA Conference will take place on 1 May from 17:00-20:00 at the Maritim Hotel in Bonn. The ceremony will start with an opening address of IPC President Sir Philip Craven, followed by a scientific debate on “Prosthetic use in IPC Athletics – Lessons from London” and concludes with a reception. Electricity Germany operates on 220-240 Volts with round-prong European-style (C,F) plugs that fit into recessed wall sockets. Insurance Conference registration does not include insurance. Participants are advised to arrange their own insurance cover prior to departure. Website www.paralympic.org/Events/VISTA2013 I 7 I GSI-Raumplan-Flyer_110509 11.05.2009 11:25 Uhr Seite 1 Das GSI Das Gustav-Stresemann-Institut e.V. ist eine GSI – Gustav-Stresemann-Institut e.V. unabhängige, überparteiliche und gemeinnützige Langer Grabenweg 68 Gustav-Stresemann- Einrichtung der politischen Bildung. 53175 Bonn - Bad Godesberg Institut e.V. Europäische Tagungs- Das GSI veranstaltet in seiner Europäischen Tagungs- und Bildungsstätte Bonn und Bildungsstätte, die als Weiterbildungseinrichtung Rezeption/reception vom Land NRW anerkannt ist,Tagungen und Seminare +49 (0) 2 28/81 07-0 zu aktuellen politischen und gesellschaftspolitischen 81 07-100 Fragen, insbesondere zu Themen der europäischen Fax 81 07-197 Einigung und Erweiterung. Im Hinblick auf die Verdienste des Staatsmannes Frühstück /breakfast 7.00 – 9.00 Uhr Raumplan und Friedensnobelpreisträgers Gustav Stresemann Mittagessen/lunch 12.00 – 14.00 Uhr um die europäische Zusammenarbeit trägt das Abendessen/dinner 18.00 – 20.00 Uhr Institut seinen Namen. Kaffeebar/coffeeshop 9.00 – 18.00 Uhr VISTA2013 Scientific Conference Venue ▲ Bonn The GSI Konrad- Adenauer- Godesberger Allee Godesberger Brücke The Gustav Stresemann Institute is an independent, ▲ Autobahnkreuz Bonn Ost ▲ politically unaffiliated, public-benefit institution A 562 Flughafen Köln/Bonn engaged in political education. U At its European Conference and Education Centre, Robert-Schuman-Platz Rheinaue Freizeitpark which is officially recognised as a further training Heinemannstraße establishment by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhein Ludwig-Erhard-Allee the GSI organises conferences and seminars on current Langer Grabenweg Max-Löbner-Str. political and social issues with a particular focus on U questions of European integration and enlargement. B 9 The institute bears the name of the statesman and Bad Godesberg Nobel peace prize winner Gustav Stresemann in re- Kennedyallee cognition of his contribution to European cooperation. ▲ GSI - Gustav-Stresemann-Institut e.V. Langer Grabenweg 68 53175 Bonn - Bad Godesberg Reception +49 (0) 228 / 81 07-0 81 07-100 Fax 81 07-197 www.gsi-bonn.de I 8 I GSI-Raumplan-Flyer_110509 11.05.2009 11:25 Uhr Seite 2 VISTA2013 Scientific Conference Venue S 29 S 30 S 31 S 32 Accessible Toilet 2 S 35 Foyer II aße r 1 S 34 3 S 26 S 33 4 S 25 S 28 Heinemannst S 27 Lift S 21 Leseraum S 7 S 9 S 11 S 7 S 9 S 11 S 18 S 6 S 22 S 20 S 8 S 10 V 6 S 8 S 10 S 17 S 5 Restaurant I Restaurant II 8 Innenhof/ S 15 garden S 2 S 13 S 16 S 4 S 4 S 12 S 1 S 14 9 S 3 S 3 5 6 Foyer I Galerie 7 Langer Grabenweg Ground level Untergeschoss The conferenceErdgeschoss will take place in rooms located near Foyer II. Obergeschoss lower level ground level rst level