Current research projects within the "I'm possible" impairment research thrust
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Research project
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Current Status
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Principal Investigator (PI)
and co-investigators |
International co-investigators and/or collaborators
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Injury and illness at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Paralympic Games
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In preparation
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ISEM, Stellenbosch Uni
Prof W Derman (PI) Dept. Sport Science, Stellenbosch Uni Dr P Runciman SEMLI, Uni. of Pretoria Prof M Schwellnus SA Medical Research Council Ms Esme Jordaan |
University of Ottowa, Canada
Dr J Kissick Harvard Medical School, USA Dr C Blauwet Brighton Uni., UK Prof N Webborn IPC, Germany Dr P v.d. Vliet Lund University, Sweden Prof J Lexell IPC, Greece Manos Bogdos IPC, Iran Fariba Mohammadi IPC, Russia Guzel Idrisova |
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Promotion of Para athlete well-being - PROPEL studies
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Planning phase 2
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ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Dr M Badenhorst Prof W Derman Dept. Sport Science, Stellenbosch Uni Dr P Runciman Dept. of Psychology, Stellenbosch Uni Prof L Swartz Prof J Bantjes |
Israel Paralympic committee
Dr O Fliess Douer |
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Management of catastrophic rugby-related injuries: the Rapid Reduction network
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Planning study
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ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Dr M Badenhorst Prof W Derman South African Rugby Union Dr W Viljoen Mr C Readhead Chris Burger / Petro Jackson Players’ Fund G Baerecke |
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The incidence of injury at the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Paralympic Games
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Published
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ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Prof W Derman (PI) Dept. Sport Science, Stellenbosch Uni Dr P Runciman SEML, Uni. of Pretoria Prof M Schwellnus SA Medical Research Council Ms Esme Jordaan |
Harvard Medical School, USA
Dr C Blauwet Brighton Uni., UK Prof N Webborn IPC, Germany Dr P v.d. Vliet Lund University, Sweden Prof J Lexell University of Ottowa, Canada Dr J Kissick |
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The incidence of illness at the Pyeongchange 2018 Winter Paralympic Games
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Published
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ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Prof W Derman (PI) Dept. Sport Science, Stellenbosch Uni Dr P Runciman SEML, Uni. of Pretoria Prof M Schwellnus SA Medical Research Council Ms Esme Jordaan |
Harvard Medical School, USA
Dr C Blauwet Brighton Uni., UK Prof N Webborn IPC, Germany Dr P v.d. Vliet Lund University, Sweden Prof J Lexell University of Ottowa, Canada Dr J Kissick |
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IPC/ISEM Paralympic Project - The older athlete: Morbidity and Mortality in Past Paralympic Athletes
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Planning study
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ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Prof W Derman (PI) Dept. Sport Science, Stellenbosch Uni Dr P Runciman SA Medical Research Council Ms Esme Jordaan |
Harvard Medical School, USA
Dr C Blauwet Brighton Uni., UK Prof N Webborn Lund University, Sweden Prof J Lexell |
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IPC/ISEM Paralympic Project - Longitudinal Injury and Illness Surveillance in Paralympic Athletes
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Planning study
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ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Prof W Derman (PI) Dept. Sport Science, Stellenbosch Uni Dr P Runciman SA Medical Research Council Ms Esme Jordaan |
Harvard Medical School, USA
Dr C Blauwet Brighton Uni., UK Prof N Webborn Lund University, Sweden Prof J Lexell |
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IPC/ISEM Paralympic Project - The efficacy of Paralympic Sports Policy Changes
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Planning study
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ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Prof W Derman (PI) Dept. Sport Science, Stellenbosch Uni Dr P Runciman SA Medical Research Council Ms Esme Jordaan |
Harvard Medical School, USA
Dr C Blauwet Brighton Uni., UK Prof N Webborn Lund University, Sweden Prof J Lexell |
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Sport-related Injury and Illness in Paralympic Sport Study (South Africa-Sweden collaboration)
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Planning study
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ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Prof W Derman (PI) Dept. Sport Science, Stellenbosch Uni Dr P Runciman SEMLI, Uni. of Pretoria Prof M Schwellnus |
Lund University, Sweden
Prof J Lexell |
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Shoulder injuries in Para athletes
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In progress
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ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Prof W Derman (PI) Dept. Sport Science, Stell. Uni. Dr P Runciman |
Harvard Medical School, USA
Dr C Blauwet Brighton Uni., UK Prof N Webborn Queen Mary Uni., UK Dr D Morrissey |
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The effect of three prosthetic conditions on biomechanical, functional and lifestyle patterns in transtibial amputees: a randomised controlled clinical trial
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Sub-analyses
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ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Prof W Derman Dept. Sport Science, Stell. Uni Dr P Runciman (PI) CAF, University of Cape Town Dr J Cockroft |
Össur, Iceland
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The investigation of the neuromuscular profile associated with functional movements in transtibial amputees
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Completed
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ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Prof W Derman CAF, University of Cape Town Dr J Cockroft Dept. Sport Science, Stellenbosch Uni Dr P Runciman (PI) Dr S Ferreira Ms Sarah Arnold (MSc student) |
Össur, Iceland
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Locomotion and postural stability in transtibial amputees: a systematic review
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Completed
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ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Prof W Derman CAF, University of Cape Town Dr J Cockroft Dept. Sport Science, Stellenbosch Uni Dr P Runciman (PI) Dr S Ferreira Ms Sarah Arnold (MSc student) |
Össur, Iceland
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The development of evidence-based recommendations for the classification of neurologic impairment in Para athletes
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Planning study
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ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Dr P Runciman (PI) |
Uni. of Queensland, Australia
Dr S Tweedy Dr E Beckman Dr M Connick |
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The association between the gold standard and clinician-taken body composition measurement methods in athletes with cerebral palsy
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Completed
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ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Dr P Runciman (PI) Dept. Sport Science, Stellenbosch Uni Ms S Jacobs Ms N Holloway Ms AM vd Westhuizen |
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Subjective ratings of daily living in transtibial amputees: the effect of a novel ESAR foot prosthesis
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In progress
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ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Prof W Derman (PI) N. Hinze (MSc Student) Dept. Sport Science, Stellenbosch Uni Dr P Runciman CAF, Stellenbosch Uni Dr J Cockroft |
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Barriers and facilitators to exercise in individuals with impairment
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Planning study
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ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Prof W Derman (PI) Dept. Sport Science, Stellenbosch Uni Dr P Runciman Dept. of Psychology, Stellenbosch Uni Prof L Swartz Prof J Bantjes |
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Biomechanical characteristics associated with functional tasks in transtibial amputees: the effect of a novel ESAR foot prosthesis
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In progress
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ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Prof W Derman (PI) N. Hinze (MSc Student) Dept. Sport Science, Stellenbosch Uni Dr P Runciman CAF, Stellenbosch Uni Dr J Cockroft |
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The road to success: understanding the experiences of elite African Para athletes (a phenomenological study)
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In progress
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ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Prof W Derman Dr M Badenhorst Dept. Sport Science, Stellenbosch Uni Dr P Runciman (PI) S. Blakeway (MSc Student) Dept. of Psychology, Stellenbosch Uni Prof J Bantjes |
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A comparison of injuries sustained during the pre-competition and competition periods of the Rio 2016 Summer Paralympic Games
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In progress
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ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Prof W Derman Dept. Sport Science, Stellenbosch Uni Dr P Runciman (PI) F Adam (MSc Student) |
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The incidence of eye illnesses at the Sochi 2014 and Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games
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In progress
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ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Prof W Derman Dr A Ganai (MSc Student) Dept. Sport Science, Stellenbosch Uni Dr P Runciman (PI) |
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Physical activity patterns of transtibial amputees in three prosthetic foot conditions: a randomised controlled cross-over trial
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In progress
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ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Prof W Derman Dept. Sport Science, Stellenbosch Uni Dr P Runciman (PI) G Biggs (Hons Student) T Muirhead (Hons Student) I Smith (Hons Student) |
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Understanding the participation and social experiences of amputees participating in the Össur Mobility Clinic, South Africa: a case study
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In progress
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ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Prof W Derman Dr M Badenhorst Dept. Sport Science, Stellenbosch Uni Dr P Runciman (PI) Dr C Vermaak L Andrag (Hons Student) E Engelbrecht (Hons Student) Dept. of Psychology, Stellenbosch Uni Prof J Bantjes |
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Injury and illness at the Rio 2016 Summer Paralympic Games
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Completed
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ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Prof W Derman (PI) Dept. Sport Science, Stellenbosch Uni Dr P Runciman SEML, Uni. of Pretoria Prof M Schwellnus SA Medical Research Council Ms Esme Jordaan |
Harvard Medical School, USA
Dr C Blauwet Brighton Uni., UK Prof N Webborn IPC, Germany Dr P v.d. Vliet Lund University, Sweden Prof J Lexell University of Ottowa, Canada Dr J Kissick |
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Injury and illness at the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympic Games
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Completed
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ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Prof W Derman (PI) Dept. Sport Science, Stellenbosch Uni Dr P Runciman SEML, Uni. of Pretoria Prof M Schwellnus SA Medical Research Council Ms Esme Jordaan |
Harvard Medical School, USA
Dr C Blauwet Brighton Uni., UK Prof N Webborn IPC, Germany Dr P v.d. Vliet Lund University, Sweden Prof J Lexell University of Ottowa, Canada Dr J Kissick |
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Injury and illness at the London 2012 Summer Paralympic Games
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Completed
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ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Prof W Derman (PI) Dept. Sport Science, Stellenbosch Uni Dr P Runciman SEML, Uni. of Pretoria Prof M Schwellnus SA Medical Research Council Ms Esme Jordaan |
Harvard Medical School, USA
Dr C Blauwet Brighton Uni., UK Prof N Webborn IPC, Germany Dr P v.d. Vliet Lund University, Sweden Prof J Lexell University of Ottowa, Canada Dr J Kissick |