Effect of Adaptive Sports After Acquired Physical Disability

Adaptive Sports for Individuals With a Physical Disability: Impact on the ICF Domains

This study is a cross-sectional trial which aims to evaluate the effect of practicing a physical activity on different domains of the ICF among individuals with an acquired physical disability. Two different groups of individuals with a spinal cord injury will be enrolled: one composed of subjects who manage to reach the WHO's recommendations regarding physical activity, and the other of subjects who do not.

The present study will recruit participants based on a set of defined eligibility criteria, in adaptive sports clubs teams and in groups or associations of individuals with an acquired, and permanent, physical disability. Based on the presence or absence of a regular physical activity practice undertaken by the subjects who give their consent to participate in the study, they will be divided into two groups: one where individuals regularly practice a physical activity, and one where they do not.

A set of defined outcome measures (detailed in the "Outcome Measures"section) will be assessed in both groups.

The outcomes measures will be analysed statistically, using SPSS software. Depending on the nature of the variables (qualitative or quantitative), different tests will be performed. Normality will also be verified and will determine which statistical analysis will be carried out.

Inclusion Criteria:

• diagnosed non-progressive spinal cord injury
• dependent on wheelchair for mobility
• more than 6 months since diagnosis of spinal injury
• able to understand and speak french

Exclusion Criteria:

• medical contra-indication to the testing
• cognitive deficiency which limits communication