Medical activity during an international sporting competition for the physically disabled: Saint-Etienne World Handicapped Sport Championships.
This paper describes the medical activity performed during the 1990 World Games for the Disabled, in Saint-Etienne, France. These Games were attended by 1200 athletes, 229 consultations were performed, and 175 treatments were administered by the medical team. This activity represents a rather high frequency of medical problems, linked either to the disabling disease or to sports injuries. There is a need for specific equipment, for better training of disabled athletes and for improved preparation.
Calmels
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Services de Rééducation et Réadaptation Fonctionelle et GIP Exercice, Hôpital Bellevue CHRU, St Etienne, France.
Genevrier
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M
Braize
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C
Chometon
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Olagnier
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H
Piera-Andres
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Minaire
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D003163:Competitive Behavior; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009017:Morbidity; D013177:Sports