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Palaestra articles from June 1998
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Palaestra archives from June 1998
Falls prevention in individuals with Parkinson's disease.
June 22, 1998... The Burden of Falls
Yearly, over 280,000 hip fractures are attributable to accidental falls, and those numbers are expected to climb to 340,000 in the year 2000 and 650,000 by 2050 (Brody, 1985). Nationwide, the cost of treatment and...
Effective communication: an important factor in consulting.
June 22, 1998... As a first-year adapted physical education specialist for a large school district, John learned very quickly that communication was a key to successful consultation. While John's primary responsibility to the district was direct service to...
How I grew up and found sports again. (America's Cerebral Palsy Boccia Championships)
June 22, 1998... After reading Allan Fotteringham's article (McLean's, October 27, 1997), "How I Grew Up and Gave Up Sports," I felt the urge to put pen to paper and write an article on, "How at 53, I Found a New Love Affair in Sports." Of course, many will think...
I can fly - so what if I'm paralyzed. (includes related articles)(Cover Story)
June 22, 1998... More than any other people, Americans have had fascinations with commanding the sky above them. The United States has always been a world leader in innovative aviation technology and production of both civilian and military aircraft, as well as a...
Ssireum (Korean wrestling) for persons with sensory and mental impairments.
June 22, 1998... Ssireum is a traditional form of Korean wrestling, easily accommodating participation by persons with sensory or mental impairments. In ssireum, each competitor dons a belt or satba going around the waist and one leg. Competitors grasp their...
Nagano - my view. (Winter Paralympic Games)
June 22, 1998... Ohayo Gozaimasu (Good Morning), Konnichi wa (Good Afternoon) and Kon Banwa (Good Evening). These are the greetings that welcomed all teams to the 1998 Winter Paralympic Games in Nagano, Japan. The Nagano Winter Games were the biggest and best...
Cara Dunne. (blind athlete)(Focus on Training)
June 22, 1998... Background
Although Cara Dunne recently completed her J.D. as a bioethicist at UCLA law school, her current focus is on training as a tandem cyclist. A unique motivation for Cara is the memory of a particular incident that makes her...
Fluid tips for active people.
June 22, 1998... When it comes to preventing dehydration, you have undoubtedly heard the nagging advice--Be sure to drink enough fluids! But how much does adequate hydration really matter, especially if you are exercising for only an hour? The answer--it...
The role of education for mentoring volunteerism: an alternative answer to life-long community service.
June 22, 1998... Colin Powell, one of the men who beaded the vast military alliance during the Gulf War, recently organized and conducted the first nonpartisan Presidents' Summit for America's Future. With the help of the President, Mrs. Clinton, and all...