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Adapted Table Tennis for Disabilities
Sponsor: Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Summary
In recent years, sports participation among individuals with disabilities has increased, driven by medical advancements, growing societal awareness, and improved accessibility. However, a significant proportion-about 60%-still do not engage in regular physical activity, often due to limited awareness and environmental barriers. Organizations like the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have played a key role in promoting disability sports, as evidenced by the growth in Paralympic participation from 400 athletes in 1960 to an expected 4,400 in 2024. Physical activity offers both physical and psychological benefits for people with disabilities, including improved cardiovascular health, motor function, and emotional well-being. Although adapted table tennis is a promising, accessible sport for this population, research on its health effects remains limited. This study aims to evaluate the impact of a 12-week adapted table tennis program on the physical and mental health of individuals with disabilities and to explore its potential as a sustainable health-promotion strategy.
Official title: Health Promotion Through Adapted Table Tennis for Individuals With Disabilities
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2025-07-08
Completion Date
2028-12-31
Last Updated
2026-06-26
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Adapted table tennis training
Under the guidance of a professional adapted sports coach, participants in the experimental group will engage in weekly 2-hour group table tennis sessions for 12 weeks. The sessions will include warm-up exercises, basic table tennis techniques, skill practice, and cool-down stretching exercises.
Locations (1)
Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, Taiwan