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The physically challenged athlete

M W Clark1

  • 1Medical College of Ohio, Division of Pediatric Orthopedics, Toledo 43614-5807, USA.

Adolescent Medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.)
|February 3, 1999
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Physically challenged athletes face similar injury risks to non-disabled athletes. This chapter details adaptive sports, disability classifications, and injury prevention strategies for disabled athletes.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Rehabilitation Science
  • Disability Studies

Background:

  • Physically challenged athletes have a long history of competition, with increasing participation since the 1940s.
  • Existing research suggests comparable injury risk between disabled and non-disabled athletes.
  • Understanding sport-specific adaptations and injury prevention is crucial for this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of adaptive sports for disabled athletes.
  • To classify sports activities based on disability type and suitability.
  • To outline effective injury prevention measures for athletes with disabilities.

Main Methods:

  • Review of sport-specific adaptations (e.g., prosthetics, wheelchairs).
  • Classification of sports based on disability categories.

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  • Identification and description of injury prevention strategies.
  • Compilation of resources for disabled athletes.

    • Main Results:

    • Relative injury risk is comparable between disabled and non-disabled athletes.
    • Sport-specific adaptations are essential for participation.
    • A systematic approach to classifying sports by disability is presented.
    • Key injury prevention measures are outlined.

    Conclusions:

    • Disabled athletes can participate in sports with similar injury risks to their non-disabled counterparts.
    • Appropriate adaptations and sport selection are vital for safe participation.
    • This chapter serves as a guide for athletes, coaches, and healthcare professionals.