TY - JOUR
T1 - Physical and psychosocial benefits of modified judo practice for blind, mentally retarded children
T2 - a pilot study.
AU - Gleser, J. M.
AU - Margulies, J. Y.
AU - Nyska, M.
AU - Porat, S.
AU - Mendelberg, H.
AU - Wertman, E.
PY - 1992/6
Y1 - 1992/6
N2 - A modified form of judo training was practiced by a class of 7 blind, mentally retarded children with associated neuropsychiatric disturbances. The biweekly training program lasted for 6 months. Analysis indicated improvements in physical fitness, motor skills, and psychosocial attitude. The authors concluded that a modified form of judo can be used as a therapeutic, educational, and recreational tool for multiply handicapped children.
AB - A modified form of judo training was practiced by a class of 7 blind, mentally retarded children with associated neuropsychiatric disturbances. The biweekly training program lasted for 6 months. Analysis indicated improvements in physical fitness, motor skills, and psychosocial attitude. The authors concluded that a modified form of judo can be used as a therapeutic, educational, and recreational tool for multiply handicapped children.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=0026877309&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.2466/pms.1992.74.3.915
DO - 10.2466/pms.1992.74.3.915
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AN - SCOPUS:0026877309
SN - 0031-5125
VL - 74
SP - 915
EP - 925
JO - Perceptual and Motor Skills
JF - Perceptual and Motor Skills
IS - 3 Pt 1
ER -