Special Olympics FUNfitness - South Dakota Physical Therapy ...

THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS! Physical Therapists: Patti Berg, PT Jamie Clapham, PT Kim Cockrum, PT Patrick Cross, PT Keaton Cummings, PT Justin Feeser, PT Kari Iverson, PT Ashley Maas, PT Mike Miner, PT Josh Nebelsick, PT Sarah Pettyjohn, PT Garrett Pfeiffer, PT Brandie Rainboth, PT Craig Triplett, PT Ron VanDyke, PT Heather Williamson, PT PT Students: Kelsey Trewick, SPT Thank you, therapists, students, and volunteers for contributing your time and expertise! —Patti Berg, Pat Cross & Josh Nebelsick SDSO FUNfitness Clinical co-Directors

Special Olympics FUNfitness M A Y

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PT’s, Students, and Volunteers Make the 2012 South Dakota Special Olympics Summer Games FUNfitness Event a Success Sixteen physical therapists, one USD PT student, and two volunteers contributed their time to FUNfitness screening stations at the South Dakota State Games on May 18-19, 2012, in Spearfish. The group screened 95 athletes, and nearly completed an additional 13 screens (interrupted by events). Summer Games athletes participate in events such as track and field, swimming, and outdoor team sports. Students and therapists assessed flexibility, strength, balance, and aerobic fitness for athletes and offered suggestions and education to those athletes who would benefit from a home exercise program or referral to a PT. How can you get involved? 2013 Summer Games will be held in Spearfish once again; watch for details in the SDPTA newsletter in the spring of 2013. We often try to participate in the March basketball tournament, as well; details to come! You can also find current information through the SDPTA Facebook site. If you would like more information, please contact Patti Berg ([email protected]; 605-6776464).