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3 people are interested
FUNfitness (Physical Therapy) Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Special Olympics Minnesota
Please visit the new page to apply.
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3 people are interested
Our next FUNfitness screening will takes place on Saturday, June 20 at our Summer Games. Click on "I Want To Help" to receive information on how to sign up.
CLINICAL VOLUNTEERS ARE MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND ARE REQUIREMENTS:
- Physical Therapists: Current licensure as a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant (not Occupational Therapists) or students of PT or PT assistant programs -- (No Chiropractors or personal trainers)
FUNfitness is a physical therapy event that addresses the ongoing health needs of Special Olympics athletes. FUNfitness provides athletes the opportunity to be examined for flexibility of hamstring, calf, shoulder rotator and hip flexor muscles; functional strength of the abdominal and lower extremity muscles, and for balance. During these screenings, physical therapists, related professionals and students offer athletes expert guidance and exercise recommendations to prevent and reduce the risk of injury, and to improve the athletes’ optimal function in sports training and competition.
IMPORTANCE AND IMPACT
At past FUNfitness screenings, we learned that a large percentage of Special Olympics athletes in the United States have the following health related concerns:
- 91% have flexibility problems
- 89% have balance problems
- 83% have strength problems
Benefits of Helping Special Olympics Minnesota Healthy Community FUNfitness
- Feeling good about helping those who cannot afford service or who did not know help was available to them
- Experiencing the joy of seeing athletes go home with a book of exercises they can do at home to help build strength, balance, and flexibility
- Enjoying the camaraderie of working together with a group of your fellow professionals
- Having the ability of increasing the number of patients in your practice: your practice will grow once word gets around that you work with persons with intellectual disabilities.
More opportunities with Special Olympics Minnesota
3 ReviewsNo additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Special Olympics Minnesota
Location:
900 2nd Ave S, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55402, US
Mission Statement
Special Olympics Minnesota offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round sports training and competition. Through Special Olympics’ athletic, health and leadership programs, people with intellectual disabilities transform themselves, their communities and the world.
Description
Special Olympics is a global movement of people creating a new world of inclusion and community. We aim to build a culture that accepts and welcomes every single person regardless of ability or disability. We are helping to make the world a better, healthier and more joyful place-one athlete, one volunteer, one family member at a time.
Special Olympics Minnesota (SOMN) trainings and competitions happen all year in locations across the state. We offer 16 Olympic-style sports. As a result, SOMN has something for you, whatever your age or skill level.
Through sports, our athletes celebrate their abilities, not their disabilities. Their world opens with acceptance and understanding, while becoming confident and empowered by their accomplishments. They make new friends, joining the most inclusive community on the planet-a global community that’s growing every day.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
University of St. Thomas2115 Summit AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
DATE POSTED
February 10, 2020
SKILLS
- Healthcare
- Physical Therapy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 4-8 hour shift during event