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Effect of body roll amplitude and arm rotation speed on propulsion of arm amputee swimmers

This study used the CFD model, previous developed and validated by the research group, to address some key questions related to swimming performance, specifically, the effect of arm speed and body roll on propulsion. The results had implications for arm amputee swimmers and their coaches. The study identified the minimum velocity at which amputee swimmers must rotate their upper arm to generate effective propulsion. It also demonstrated how body roll can be used to enhance propulsion. This research aided the development of Britain’s world class arm amputee swimmers and prompted British Swimming to fund further experimental studies on these athletes.