Frame-Running Practice in People With Cerebral Palsy and Similar Conditions: A Systematic Review

Frame Running stands out as one of the few sports that allows individuals with neuromuscular challenges and difficulties in controlling movements in the body to participate competitively. This review aims to critically analyze the scientific literature regarding the practice of Frame Running among individuals with cerebral palsy or similar conditions. This systematic review was registered in the International Prospective Register for Systematic Reviews with the registration code CRD42024523358. It follows PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis) guidelines. Ten studies were included: five examine the impact of Functional-Running practice on physical and/or psychological variables and participants' quality of life, and five focus on the effects of athletes' impairments on their Functional-Running performance. Further research is required, particularly in biomechanics, to analyze running motion and understand the relationship between the frame, athlete morphology, and functionality as functional rehabilitation gains recognition in Paralympic sports.