| Physical and psychosocial benefits of modified judo practice for blind, mentally retarded children: a pilot study. | |
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PMID: 1608729 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A modified form of judo training was practiced by a class of 7 blind, mentally retarded children with associated neuropsychiatric disturbances. The biweekly training program lasted for 6 months. Analysis indicated improvements in physical fitness, motor skills, and psychosocial attitude. The authors concluded that a modified form of judo can be used as a therapeutic, educational, and recreational tool for multiply handicapped children. |
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Authors:
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J M Gleser; J Y Margulies; M Nyska; S Porat; H Mendelberg; E Wertman |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Perceptual and motor skills Volume: 74 ISSN: 0031-5125 ISO Abbreviation: Percept Mot Skills Publication Date: 1992 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-07-23 Completed Date: 1992-07-23 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401131 Medline TA: Percept Mot Skills Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 915-25 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Mental Health, Ministry of Health, Israel. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Blindness
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psychology,
rehabilitation* Child Female Humans Israel Male Martial Arts / psychology* Mental Retardation / psychology, rehabilitation* Physical Fitness / psychology* Pilot Projects |
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