title: Neuromusculoskeletal syndromes in wheelchair athletes.
abstract: With the growth of wheelchair athletics at both grassroots and national levels, there has been an increased incidence of sports-related and overuse syndromes in the wheelchair-user population. This article provides an overview of the available literature on the incidence, prevalence, evaluation, prevention, and rehabilitative management of these types of clinical syndromes.
authors.affiliation: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, California 95128, USA.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Groah
authors.forename: I S
authors.initials: IS
authors.lastname: Lanig
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D020516:Brachial Plexus Neuropathies / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D014910:Wheelchairs / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000092464:Elbow Injuries