What is it about?
This scoping review maps existing field-based physical fitness assessments for wheelchair tennis athletes and proposes a practical standard operating procedure (SOP). Researchers reviewed eleven studies examining cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, agility, and body composition. The most frequently used tests included the 20 m sprint, handgrip strength, spider test, Illinois Agility Test, and skinfold measurements. Based on these findings, the authors recommend a structured protocol to enhance consistency and comparability in testing
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Why is it important?
Consistent fitness assessment is crucial for individualized training, injury prevention, and performance tracking in wheelchair tennis. However, current approaches vary widely across practitioners and studies. Introducing an SOP ensures replicable and cost-effective testing, enabling better athlete monitoring and more reliable research outcomes
Perspectives
- Validate the proposed SOP across larger, diverse athlete samples and competition levels. - Investigate test–retest reliability and normative benchmarks. - Expand the battery to include functional or sport-specific measures. - Promote adoption of standardized protocols through coach and federation training.
Manuel Gómez-López
University of Murcia
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This page is a summary of: Assessment Methods of Physical Fitness in Wheelchair Tennis Athletes: A Scoping Review and Proposal for a Standard Operating Procedure, Journal of Clinical Medicine, June 2025, MDPI AG,
DOI: 10.3390/jcm14134609.
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