Treffer: Adaptive Athlete Considerations for Races and Other Mass Participation Sporting Events.

This article provides guidelines for medical care for adaptive athletes participating in endurance events. It emphasizes the need for event medical teams to be familiar with the specific needs of adaptive athletes and to create emergency action plans. The article discusses various medical conditions that may affect adaptive athletes, such as heat illness, autonomic dysreflexia, hypotension, musculoskeletal injuries, bone health, and skin injuries. It also highlights the importance of accommodating athletes with neurodivergence, impaired vision, and hearing impairment, as well as ensuring accessibility in race venues. The article aims to promote inclusive and equitable opportunities for sport participation and raise awareness among clinicians and event organizers. [Extracted from the article]