Mass screenings at mass participation events: MedFest at Special Olympics

MedFest events offer preparticipation physical evaluations to Special Olympics athletes. This free service can occur as free-standing events or can take place during Special Olympics Games. The goals of MedFest are to screen for conditions that are potentially life threatening or disabling or may pr...

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Published inCurrent sports medicine reports Vol. 14; no. 3; pp. 176 - 181
Main Authors Seidenberg, Peter H, Eggers, Jason L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.2015
Subjects
Anniversaries and Special Events
Athletes
Humans
Intellectual Disability
Mass Screening - organization & administration
Medical History Taking
Physical Examination
Sports for Persons with Disabilities
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Summary:MedFest events offer preparticipation physical evaluations to Special Olympics athletes. This free service can occur as free-standing events or can take place during Special Olympics Games. The goals of MedFest are to screen for conditions that are potentially life threatening or disabling or may predispose the athlete to injury or illness. The medication, cardiac, and neurologic histories are essential components of the evaluation. The majority of athletes screened during a MedFest event will be cleared for sports participation, but many will require some type of referral for further care. It is important for the organizers of the MedFest to have prearranged protocols to ensure that the athletes efficiently receive the required evaluations.
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ISSN:1537-890X
1537-8918
DOI:10.1249/JSR.0000000000000164