The Classification Code of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), inter alia, mandates the development of evidence-based systems of classification. This paper provides a scientific background ...
In 1948 Dr Ludwig Guttmann organised the first para-sport competitions, as an extension of the rehabilitation process. In the 1950s, questions were raised that “consideration must be given to whether ...
As part of the ongoing commitment to advancing Classification, the IPC has launched the 2025 IPC Classification Research Grant, which is envisaged to run from 2025 to 2028. This grant aims to support ...