Prosthetic limbs and competitive sports

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Science, Medicine, And The Future: Artificial Limbs Linda J. Marks, John W. Michael BMJ: British Medical Journal, Vol. 323, No. 7315 (Sep. 29, 2001), pp. 732-735 Published by: BMJ Publishing Group http://www.jstor.org/stable/25467993 This article talks about prosthetic limbs and the advancements that have been made.


Alice Dreger. (2009, September 13). Swifter, Higher, Stronger? Science Adds a Variable :[Sports Desk]. New York Times (Late Edition (east Coast)), p. SP.5. Retrieved November 5, 2009, from New York Times. (Document ID: 1858083261). http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?index=0&did=1858083261&SrchMode=2&sid=1&Fmt=3&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1257457251&clientId=10553 This article tlaks about different ways that athletes can try to gain an advantage through science including prosthetic limbs.


Nihal Koshie. "'Blade runner' targets CWG, hoping to peak on time :double amputee Oscar Pistorius aims to run with the able-bodied in New Delhi. " DNA : Daily News & Analysis 28 Sep. 2009, ProQuest Newsstand, ProQuest. Web. 5 Nov. 2009. <http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?index=13&did=1879481341&SrchMode=2&sid=1&Fmt=4&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1257457275&clientId=10553> This article talks about a runner with prosthetic legs who was originally ruled ineligible to compete in the 2008 Olympics for having an unfair advantage over able-bodied runners, but the ruling was later reversed.

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