Medical and orthopaedic conditions in special olympics athletes.

摘要: OBJECTIVE Many Special Olympics athletes experience hypokinetic diseases and comorbid conditions that may predispose them to serious injuries during physical activity. A clear understanding of these assist health care professionals in preventing further distress managing the sustained by athletes. Such include overweight obesity, diabetes, vision problems, seizure disorders, Down syndrome, which is often associated with atlantoaxial instability. DATA SOURCES MEDLINE, SPORT Discus, information sources for years 1990-2000 using key terms Olympics, mental retardation, comorbidity, diseases, activity were searched. SYNTHESIS basic review prepares working people retardation. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Health volunteers at events treat retardation who also have some observed commonly this population. Moreover, many are typical without Athletic trainers should be familiar but unique prescription medications found population before providing medical services