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Para athletics

Track, road, trail and multisport disciplines from explosive efforts to ultra-distance.

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Para athletics, from every angle.

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Health starting points

What changes in Para athletics?

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Training-load progression

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Energy availability and iron status

03

Bone and tendon health

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Heat, altitude and recovery

These are general discussion points, not a diagnosis or a complete risk profile. Individual care belongs with appropriately qualified professionals.

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The people behind Para athletics.

Athletes

Youth, amateur, elite, masters, para and retired competitors.

Coaches

Technical, tactical, development and performance leadership.

Doctors

Team physicians, specialists and emergency-care professionals.

Physiotherapists

Rehabilitation, load management and return-to-sport teams.

Psychologists

Mental health, performance psychology and transition support.

Dietitians

Sport-specific fuelling, recovery and clinical nutrition.

S&C professionals

Strength, conditioning, testing and physical preparation.

Sport scientists

Biomechanics, physiology, analytics and research translation.