Description A combination of science and apparel design that pushes the performance of wheelchair basketball athletes.
Designed for high-point class wheelchair basketball paraplegic men, this compressive base layer system works with their body, without the use of any wearable technology, to stimulate paralyzed and damaged muscle groups to improve their performance during competition. Using cutting edge neuroengineering and compression therapeutics research, the compression mapped design activates key mechanoreceptor sites on the torso - leading to the apparel recruiting muscle support for the athlete dependent on movement. As the athlete moves to twist, turn, or bend, this unitard base layer recruits muscle support to improve athlete posture, range of motion, and overall speed of play movement to enhance their on-court performance. With an accessible side zipper for easy donning/doffing, this unitard can be worn under full uniform or simple basketball shorts, as a patterned Jersey design on the chest allows for reduced fabric weight in key sweat collecting areas such as the upper back and chest.
Innovation Using cutting-edge neuroengineering and compression therapeutics research, this compression base-layer design is patterned in according to the neuromuscular framework of the body. To simulate the natural contraction route of paralyzed muscles, the compression pattern stimulates the mechanoreceptors at important nerves, such as the Sacral plexus and Femoral nerves, and activates the muscle groups for the athlete. This in turn improve their posture, range of motion, and supports rapid muscle coordination for quick plays.
Product Detail Microflex nylon/spandex 4-way stretch knit, Nylon zipper, PETG Hardware, Elastic pullcord, BEMIS EXOFLEX 3900
Specification Men's
High-point class (3.0+)
Black, White, and Silver
Bio 2nd-year graduate student at the University of Oregon's Sports Product Design Master's program. Former biomechanist and rehabilitation engineer who has found passion in sports product design for adaptive athletes in parasport spaces.
