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Brief history of the Commonwealth Paraplegic Games

Brief history of the Commonwealth Paraplegic Games

There were four Commonwealth Paraplegic Games, which took place between 1962 and 1974. Read more

Published: 20th April, 2022

Updated: 27th June, 2022

Author: Beth Faulkner

Classification

Classification

Classification determines who is eligible to compete in a Paralympic sport. Read more

Published: 20th December, 2017

Updated: 22nd February, 2018

Author: Beth Faulkner

Equipment

Equipment

How the evolution of the wheelchair and running blades has changed the shape of Paralympic sport. Read more

Published: 19th December, 2017

Updated: 9th December, 2021

Author: Beth Faulkner

Paralympic medals

Paralympic medals

Paralympic medals and how they've evolved Read more

Published: 17th December, 2017

Updated: 7th October, 2020

Author: Beth Faulkner

Treatment

Treatment

Ludwig Guttman's regime was not merely medical and surgical but also rehabilitative. Read more

Published: 15th December, 2017

Updated: 9th December, 2021

Author: Beth Faulkner

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