@article{ART003085708},
author={Lee Chang Ryeol},
title={Physical Therapy Screening and Management for Individuals with Intellectual Disability: Focus on the Special Olympics FUNfitness},
journal={Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine},
issn={1975-311X},
year={2024},
volume={19},
number={2},
pages={75-89}
TY - JOUR
AU - Lee Chang Ryeol
TI - Physical Therapy Screening and Management for Individuals with Intellectual Disability: Focus on the Special Olympics FUNfitness
JO - Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
PY - 2024
VL - 19
IS - 2
PB - The Korean Society of Physical Medicine
SP - 75
EP - 89
SN - 1975-311X
AB - PURPOSE: This study aims to review the FUNfitness program, conducted by physical therapists as part of the Special Olympics Athlete Health Promotion Program, to provide basic data for the health management of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
METHODS: This study collected and organized materials related to the Special Olympics Athlete Health Promotion Program, as well as training manuals for FUNfitness.
Additionally, it referenced activity reports of the FUNfitness program developed through the collaboration between the American Physical Therapy Association and the Special Olympics.
RESULTS: The results of this study present the definition and composition of the Special Olympics Athlete Health Promotion Program, its objectives, the definition and design objectives of the FUNfitness program, the composition and evaluation procedures of the testing and assessment items, and recommendations for referral for additional physical therapy interventions following FUNfitness education.
CONCLUSION: This article describes the importance of physical therapists understanding physical therapy screening and management for the health care of individuals with intellectual disabilities, emphasizing the need for their continuous interest in promoting the health of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
KW - FUNfitness;Healthy athletes;Intellectual disability;Physical therapy;Special olympics
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Lee Chang Ryeol. (2024). Physical Therapy Screening and Management for Individuals with Intellectual Disability: Focus on the Special Olympics FUNfitness. Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine, 19(2), 75-89.
Lee Chang Ryeol. 2024, "Physical Therapy Screening and Management for Individuals with Intellectual Disability: Focus on the Special Olympics FUNfitness", Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine, vol.19, no.2 pp.75-89.
Lee Chang Ryeol "Physical Therapy Screening and Management for Individuals with Intellectual Disability: Focus on the Special Olympics FUNfitness" Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine 19.2 pp.75-89 (2024) : 75.
Lee Chang Ryeol. Physical Therapy Screening and Management for Individuals with Intellectual Disability: Focus on the Special Olympics FUNfitness. 2024; 19(2), 75-89.
Lee Chang Ryeol. "Physical Therapy Screening and Management for Individuals with Intellectual Disability: Focus on the Special Olympics FUNfitness" Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine 19, no.2 (2024) : 75-89.
Lee Chang Ryeol. Physical Therapy Screening and Management for Individuals with Intellectual Disability: Focus on the Special Olympics FUNfitness. Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine, 19(2), 75-89.
Lee Chang Ryeol. Physical Therapy Screening and Management for Individuals with Intellectual Disability: Focus on the Special Olympics FUNfitness. Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine. 2024; 19(2) 75-89.
Lee Chang Ryeol. Physical Therapy Screening and Management for Individuals with Intellectual Disability: Focus on the Special Olympics FUNfitness. 2024; 19(2), 75-89.
Lee Chang Ryeol. "Physical Therapy Screening and Management for Individuals with Intellectual Disability: Focus on the Special Olympics FUNfitness" Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine 19, no.2 (2024) : 75-89.
