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Athletes with disabilities.

J W Bergeron1

  • 1Carl D. Erskine Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Center, St. John's Hospital, Anderson, Indiana, USA.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America
|March 19, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Sports participation for disabled athletes has grown significantly. Understanding impairment-specific injuries and medical risks is crucial for providing appropriate care and support in adaptive sports programs.

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Area of Science:

  • Adaptive sports medicine
  • Disability sports science

Background:

  • Increased participation of athletes with disabilities in sports over 50 years.
  • Specific populations like spinal cord injury, amputees, and developmental disabilities face unique injury risks.
  • Associated general medical conditions can complicate care for disabled athletes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of understanding impairment-specific injuries in disabled athletes.
  • To emphasize the need for specialized medical knowledge in covering disabled sports events.
  • To underscore the role of physiatrists in supporting adaptive sports programs.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on sports injuries in disabled populations.
  • Analysis of medical risks associated with specific impairments.
  • Examination of healthcare requirements for adaptive sports.

Main Results:

  • Disabled athletes face distinct injury risks tied to their impairments.
  • General medical issues can be exacerbated by participation in sports.
  • Knowledge of these risks is essential for effective event coverage and treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Physiatrists are vital for leadership and support in disabled sports.
  • Tailored medical knowledge is necessary for safe and effective participation of disabled athletes.
  • Comprehensive care requires understanding both specific impairments and general health considerations.

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