clinical assessments that incorporate dual tasks as well as walking with turns and postural transitions to determine their utility for evaluation of fall risk. Participants stated that, because fall prevention is the primary objective in these dual-tasking situations, they regularly prioritize balance and
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Michael VanNostrand, Katie Emberley, Erin Cairns, Kristina Shanahan, and Susan L. Kasser
Athletes with Disabilities Injury Registry
Michael S. Ferrara and William E. Buckley
The Athletes With Disabilities Injury Registry (ADIR) was designed to collect and analyze injury data from 1990 to 1992. Three hundred nineteen athletes from different disability organizations participated, and 128 reportable injuries were recorded. The injury rate during the study period was 9.45/1,000 athlete-exposures. Overall, 52% of the reported injuries were minor (0–7 days missed), 29% were moderate (8–21 days missed), and 19% were major (22 or more days missed). The shoulder and forearm/wrist accounted for the most days lost, followed by the hand/fingers and the upper arm/elbow. Musculoskeletal injuries accounted for 81 % of the reported injuries, and illness or disability-related problems accounted for 19%. Fifteen percent of the moderate and major injuries were not medically evaluated. This raises questions about access to medical care and the appropriate recognition of an injury. Injury prevention programs should focus on reducing the number of major injuries and educating athletes and coaches about appropriate medical referrals.
COVID-19 Pandemic and Individuals With Intellectual Disability: Special Olympics as an Example of Organizational Responses and Challenges
Viviene A. Temple
The COVID-19 pandemic is a worldwide crisis. It has been, and is, an extreme challenge for our health care and prevention systems, and for society as a whole. Among many facets of life, physical activity and sport has been heavily impacted. The aim of this viewpoint article is to highlight the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals with an intellectual disability, with a particular focus on physical activity and Special Olympics. Specific objectives are (a) to share what the literature reveals about the impact of COVID-19 on the health and well-being of individuals with an intellectual disability, (b) to examine what is known about the impact of the pandemic on physical activity of individuals with an intellectual disability, (c) to describe Special Olympics program responses during the pandemic, and (d) to recommend areas for future research.
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ZáNean McClain, Jill Pawlowski, and Daniel W. Tindall
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U.S. Physical Activity Para Report Card for Children and Adolescents With Disabilities
Heidi Stanish, Samantha M. Ross, Byron Lai, Justin A. Haegele, Joonkoo Yun, and Sean Healy
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) between 2015 and 2020. NSCH and NHANES are annual, household surveys conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( Ghandour et al., 2018 ; Zipf et al., 2013 ). These surveillance systems monitor the health of the U
Predictors of Physical Activity for Preschool Children With and Without Disabilities From Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Settings
Ali Brian, Sally Taunton, Chelsee Shortt, Adam Pennell, and Ryan Sacko
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Results From the First Para Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents With Disabilities in the Philippines
Mary-Grace Kang, Audrey Anne Esguerra, Aila Nica Bandong, Roselle Guisihan, Frances Rom Lunar, Kristofferson Mendoza, Carlos Dominic Olegario, Yves Palad, Esmerita Rotor, and Gabriella Isabel Tablante
report grades, specifically on active transportation during the pandemic ( Department of the Interior and Local Government, 2020 ) and the prevention of noncommunicable diseases ( Department of Health, 2011 ). Although these policies were not specific to Filipino CAWD, they can be considered in the next
Physical Activity Promotion for Persons Experiencing Disability: The Importance of Interdisciplinary Research and Practice
Stamatis Agiovlasitis, Joonkoo Yun, Jooyeon Jin, Jeffrey A. McCubbin, and Robert W. Motl
three major public health paradigms applied to persons experiencing disability: (a) traditional, focusing on prevention; (b) contemporary, considering people experiencing disability as a minority; and (c) emerging, viewing disability as a social determinant. These paradigms have implications for health
A Pilot Study of a Parent-Mediated, Web-Based Motor Skill Intervention for Children With Down Syndrome: Project SKIP
Amanda Young, Seán Healy, Lisa Silliman-French, and Ali Brian
Down syndrome (DS), a genetic syndrome caused by a chromosomal anomaly, is the most prevalent cause of intellectual disability (ID) in the United States ( American Psychiatric Association, 2013 ; van Gameren-Oosterom et al., 2011 ). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Gatekeepers to Fitness: A Correspondence Study to Examine Disabling Practices Among Fitness Center Personnel
Sean Healy
increasing the proportion of adults who do enough aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity is to be attainable by all adults ( Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 2019 ). This study is focused on the examination of potential disabling practices in fitness centers, as fitness centers are a key
