VOICED : El taller Paralimpico de reparaciones clave para atletas en Rio

The video discusses the critical role of technical support for Paralympic athletes, focusing on the German company Ottobock, which provides repair services for prosthetics and wheelchairs at the Paralympics. Since 2004, Ottobock has operated a repair workshop in the Olympic villages, offering free services regardless of brand. The workshop is equipped with various materials and staffed by technicians from 30 countries. The video highlights the importance of quick repairs, especially for wheelchairs, and the advanced knowledge required to handle complex prosthetics. Athlete José Luis Casas shares his positive experience with the workshop, emphasizing the significance of biomechanics in optimizing performance. The workshop has completed over 1,200 repairs during the current Paralympics, underscoring its vital role in supporting athletes.

What role does the company Ottobock play in the Paralympic Games?

• They sponsor the athletes.

• They provide free repair services for prosthetics and wheelchairs.

• They train the athletes.

• They organize the events.

What is the main challenge faced by the repair workshop when fixing wheelchairs?

• Finding the right materials.

• Completing repairs as quickly as possible.

• Transporting equipment to the venue.

• Training new technicians.

What percentage of the repair work involves standard wheelchair configurations?

• 50%

• 60%

• 80%

• 90%

Why is biomechanics crucial in the adjustment of prosthetics for athletes?

• It allows athletes to gain time advantages during competitions.

• It makes the prosthetics more durable.

• It helps in reducing the cost of prosthetics.

• It ensures the prosthetics are aesthetically pleasing.

How did José Luis Casas feel about the repair services provided?

• He found the repairs to be unnecessary.

• He thought the services were too expensive.

• He was dissatisfied with the waiting time.

• He believed only the best technicians were present.