FUNfitness (Physical Therapy) 

A discipline of Healthy Athletes, FUNfitness is a physical therapy screening that examines the flexibility, strength, balance , and aerobic fitness of Special Olympics athletes and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Dysfunction in any of these areas can result in pain, discomfort, and sub-optimal activity performance in sports and everyday life. During these screenings, physical therapists, students and other related health professionals, identify areas of concern in the above areas to offer education and expert guidance on suggested follow-up care including exercise recommendations, sport-specific training and potential referral recommendations.

For more information, please contact us at funfitness@specialolympics.org.