Physical Exercises for Female Athletes with Lower Limb Amputation

Abstract

The research arose from the limitations identified in muscular strength training among female para powerlifters with lower-limb amputation in Holguín Province (Cuba), as the characteristics of this condition required the implementation of specific exercises adapted to their etiology and anatomical and physiological features. The objective was to systematize a set of physical exercises aimed at improving muscular strength in members of the provincial para powerlifting team. The study employed theoretical, empirical, and mathematical-statistical methods that supported its scientific rigor and enabled the assessment of the proposed intervention. The implementation of the exercises, designed according to the athletes' specific needs, promoted positive changes in the development of muscular strength indicators throughout the research process. In addition, the proposal was evaluated by specialists through the nominal group technique, which confirmed its relevance and effectiveness for the studied context. It was concluded that the systematization of physical exercises represented a feasible alternative for enhancing muscular strength in female para powerlifters with lower-limb amputation by addressing their functional characteristics and providing an intervention proposal with potential application in the field of adapted sports training.