Medical Learning from the Special Olympics World Games 2015

The Special Olympics World Games (SOWG) were held in Los Angeles, CA, during the summer of 2015. Medical care for 26 sporting events spread over six major venues across the city was provided to more than 6,000 athletes and 3,000 delegates from 170 countries. Education on care for individuals with in...

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Published in:Current sports medicine reports 2016-05, Vol.15 (3), p.134-139
Main Authors: Rubin, Aaron L, Woodward, Thad, Harrison, Levi, Simon, Lauren, Rodriquez, Janet
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anniversaries and Special Events
Athletic Injuries - prevention & control
Athletic Injuries - therapy
Communication
Emergency Medical Services - organization & administration
Health Education - organization & administration
Health Planning - organization & administration
Health Promotion - organization & administration
Humans
Los Angeles
Models, Organizational
Sports for Persons with Disabilities
Sports Medicine - organization & administration
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Summary:The Special Olympics World Games (SOWG) were held in Los Angeles, CA, during the summer of 2015. Medical care for 26 sporting events spread over six major venues across the city was provided to more than 6,000 athletes and 3,000 delegates from 170 countries. Education on care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and athletes with additional medical issues was provided in addition to the usual sports medicine care. This required coordination between major medical providers as well as law enforcement, fire rescue, transportation, public health, and the organizers of the games. This article reviews the planning, training, and outcomes of the medical care and the Healthy Athletes program for the SOWG 2015.
ISSN:1537-890X
1537-8918
DOI:10.1249/JSR.0000000000000257