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Dilip R Patel1, Donald E Greydanus
1Department of Pediatrics and Human Development, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA. patel@kcms.msu.edu
Abstract:
Many physically and cognitively challenged athletes participate in organized and recreational sports. Health benefits of sport participation by athletes with disabilities have been well recognized. A careful preparticipation evaluation and proper classification of athletes ensures safe sports participation by athletes with disabilities. Some conditions in these athletes, such as problems with thermoregulation, autonomic control, neurogenic bladder and bowel, latex allergy, and many associated and secondary complications deserve special consideration. This article reviews common medical issues that relate to sport participation by athletes with physical and cognitive disabilities.
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