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Assessment of Audio-Tactile Sensory Substitution Training in Participants with Profound Deafness Using the Event-Related Potential Technique
Published on: September 7, 2022
The deaf athlete.
Trish Palmer1, Kathleen M Weber
1Department of Family Medicine and Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1725 West Harrison Street, 1063, Chicago, IL 60612, USA. Trish.Palmer@rushortho.com
Current Sports Medicine Reports
|October 28, 2006
Summary
Deaf and hard of hearing athletes have limited documented medical issues. Understanding Deaf culture enhances sports medicine care for these athletes.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Audiology
- Cultural Studies
Background:
- Deaf and hard of hearing athletes experience few documented medical problems.
- Hearing loss, a primary concern, has diverse etiologies.
- A segment of individuals with hearing loss identify with the Deaf community, characterized by a distinct language and culture.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the medical considerations for deaf and hard of hearing athletes.
- To highlight the importance of understanding Deaf culture in sports medicine.
- To inform sports medicine physicians on effectively engaging with the Deaf athletic population.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on medical issues in deaf athletes.
- Analysis of assistive listening devices in sports.
- Examination of adaptations in deaf sports competitions.
- Review of organizations supporting deaf athletes.
Main Results:
- Limited specific medical problems documented for deaf athletes.
- Assistive devices aid hearing athletes; deaf sports often use visual cues.
- Dedicated athletic organizations serve the deaf population.
Conclusions:
- Sports medicine physicians require enhanced understanding and appreciation of the Deaf community.
- Effective care for deaf and hard of hearing athletes necessitates cultural competence.
- Further research may elucidate specific medical needs and best practices in deaf athletics.
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