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The deaf athlete.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17067501     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Deaf and hard of hearing athletes have few documented related medical problems. Hearing loss has multiple causes. A portion of those with a hearing loss consider themselves part of the Deaf community, a community with a unique language and culture. Athletes may have assistive devices to enhance their ability to perceive auditory cues, whereas in deaf sport competitions, common auditory cues may be made visible. There are athletic organizations whose missions are to provide a sport and social venue specific to the deaf population. Having a better understanding and appreciation of the Deaf community will help sports medicine physicians to work more effectively with this population.
Authors:
Trish Palmer; Kathleen M Weber
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Current sports medicine reports     Volume:  5     ISSN:  1537-8918     ISO Abbreviation:  Curr Sports Med Rep     Publication Date:  2006 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2006-10-27     Completed Date:  2006-11-27     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101134380     Medline TA:  Curr Sports Med Rep     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  323-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Family Medicine and Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1725 West Harrison Street, 1063, Chicago, IL 60612, USA. Trish.Palmer@rushortho.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Activities of Daily Living*
Athletic Injuries / prevention & control
Deafness / diagnosis*,  rehabilitation*
Humans
Motor Activity*
Risk Assessment / methods*
Risk Factors
Sports*

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