Unique Physical and Objectives Performance Concerns • Discuss Common/Unique Physical And Performance concerns in with Special Olympics examining the Special Olympics Athlete • MEDfest –the Pre Par Special Olympics Athletes The Special Olympic Sports At least 8 years of age have a cogni www. Specialoloympics.org “Mom there’s nothing to do” Disabled ? The term “cogni Whole Person care Special Olympics • The ATSU Model Body Mind and Spirit Head to Toe • Why do people do Special Olympics ? Joy Models Med Fest – Sports Physical Health Promo9on –General Health Healthy feet- Podiatry Fun Fitness – Physical Therapy Healthy Eyes – Vision Healthy Hearing – Audiology Sports Psychology (Arizona)- Emo Unify –Pairing IDD with Non IDD MEDfest • About 30 min • Head to toe • Focused upon – • Safe to par • Tes Guided Discovery and Know their inhaler name : Anticipation • Airway Seizure Dehydra Atlantoaxial Instability in Down Syndrome Ligamentous Laxity • If they have Downs- Minimum is a lateral C-Spine • Other condi • Degenera • In individuals with radiologic evidence of • the parents( caregiver –coach) should be educated atlantoaxial instability without clinical signs or in the early recogni9on of early signs of symptoms, ac Red flags Big Things • Seizure disorders occur in roughly 25% of people with intellectual disabili Can we discuss sex education, HIV or condom use with the athletes? No. At MEDFest: Special Olympics is specifically prohibited from discussing these topics with its athletes due to the s Disorder (ADHD ) • Prevent • Au Check Lists and Forms They need you …. • hRp://vkc.mc.vanderbilt.edu/etoolkit/wp-content/ • Although Special Olympics’ Healthy Athletes™ uploads/Checklist-Male.pdf program provides health screenings for athletes, Not a replacement for the ongoing healthcare needs of athletes. ………... • Many athletes and other individuals with IDDs u • Med Fest – Sports Physical • Health Promo Build Health promotion Prevention Model Exam/Screen Nutri • Equipment • “What do you find hard about that?” Does it Fit… Helmets- Restricted vision – Bobble Head • “Here is how I can help if you’d like” Shoes – Tie them up Pants – at the hips – too loose -too Communicate Communication • WriRen/Audio • Reinforce • Simple – • Reassure Talk -Communicate Talk- Communicate • • BE Clear -Use clear, concise and plain language. Clear SIT/STAND -Try to be at eye level with athletes. In language will make it easier for athletes other words, if they are siwng, you sit too. • to understand your message. • • • REPEAT-Say it AGAIN-IN A DIFFERENT WAY -Be willing to say • WAIT -Be pa Talk- Language The power of the smile • Example : e.g. “Eat right” vs Eat this : What you say : vs They hear. vs Understand - Prevent ( Anticipate) Us and “them” First Aid(Self Care): Indicator Special General Olympics Popula9on Common Injuries • Athlete Abrasions, Joint strain sprain, Mouth pain 11.7% 4.8% Contusions, Seizure, Dehydra SO Arizona Healthy Athletes SO Arizona Healthy Athletes screen 2007-2014 screen 2007-2014 56,574 USA AZ USA AZ Skin /Nail 42.1% 23.7% DENTAL Issue s(feet) Mouth Pain 6580 11.9% 1,158 13.2% and Cerumen 27,753 370 Decay Impac9on 41% 37.8%(140) Urgent 5081 9.3% 126 11.2% Referral Need Puretone 28% 24.3% failure Ortho 14,442 954 Gait 59.9% 65.9% Abnormality Bone 23.1% 23.7% Deforma (8-19 )3.9% Boys more than girls 36,347 852 Europe more than 36.2(12+) 25.3 USA/North America Eyes NEED 28.4 % 39.3% NEW RX Guided Discovery and Be a teacher Anticipation • Airway • Seizure • Dehydra Concussion Concussion- TBI • Not your average Pre-par9cipa9on or post Par9cipa9on issues: Pre exis • August 2013, SONJ (New Jersey)and ImPACT • ImPACT IDD (Intellectual and/or Developmental Applica More Reliable Did they get the message • Dr. Mark Lovell, creator of ImPACT, has come to the conclusion : • higher rate of reliability with Special Olympics athletes than with the tradiKonal pediatric populaKon in taking the baseline concussion assessment. More info Special Olympics New Jersey Conditioning • Common sense prepara Road Food Modify recommendations Stash like healthy squirrel. • Bone deficiency • Consider Heat and Refrigera Modifications Weight Loss • Bone deficiency-Vit-D • Gout –Cheese(tyramine) • Walk : • Heart Disease • SALT hyper-tension Walk fast • Diabetes –Carbs • Walk O`en • Bowel issues –Nuts • Walk with a friend • Other issues Weight Loss Individualize the plan • Gradual weight loss (not more than 1.5% of total body weight or 1 to 2 pounds each week) is best. • Ideal way to lose 1 pound of fat in one week is for your child to consume 1,750 fewer calories per week and burn 1,750 more calories per week through exercise. • Appropriate diet for most athletes: 2,000 calories per day divided as follows: • Carbohydrates: 55% to 65% • Protein: 15% to 20% • Fat: 20% to 30% • Consulta Hydration • Water, Water, Water, Water, Water,………..Water! Emotions Emotions • Boundaries • The power of the straw- Breathe like this… • Anxiety “relaxa Does the message fit the Action delivery… • Look in the Mouth – DENTAL REFER • Talk about Tobacco and Sport • Consider the Gait Exam and refer- PT • Check the Feet • Shoes - refer • Check the Skin and Nails - Pearl: Check the Groin If Tinea on feet Tinea in Groin • Do the Eye Exam – Refer new glasses- remember Lions Club Remove the Cerumen • Consider Audiology referral Two fer’s TIME is the Great Robber ….and Gift Body Mind Spirt We need you Who is on your team ? • Champion par • “it’s all about the athlete’s” • Given the informa • Of course it is A and D ☺ Resources • AOASM Links • hRps://www.facebook.com/AADMD May I ask that you add : • hRp://aadmd.org/ • If you haven't already signed the pledge, it can be found at: hRp://www.r-word.org/r-word-pledge.aspx? hVp://resources.specialolympics.org/Taxonomy/ org=AADMD. Addi • hRp://www.choosemyplate.gov/ • hRp://aadmd.org hRp://www.momsteam.com/print/247 • hRp://vkc.mc.vanderbilt.edu/etoolkit/ • hRp://www.momsteam.com/nutri Concussion resources New Form 2016 AT S
Unique Physical & Performance Concerns of the Special Olympics
