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Posted by: Jonathan Napolitano, MD on Jul 11, 2018

Based on the mechanics of adaptive sports, there is a much higher risk of upper extremity and shoulder injury in athletes with physical disabilities. The best strategy for combating these injuries is appropriate injury prevention strategies and training.

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Limb Loss: Adapting to the Challenges and Reaching Milestones
A limb difference or deficiency involves accepting the appearance, battling body image concerns and learning to use adaptive prosthetic equipment.
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The Importance of Activity for Kids with Physical Disabilities
Cheering fans and screaming athletes are familiar sounds in gymnasiums and fields across the country. From little league baseball to track and field, over 70 percent of children 6 to 12 years old participated in an individual or team sport in 2016.

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