[Possibilities of sports medicine consultation for multi-handicapped patients].

In the framework of a project of the Northrhine-Westfalian disabled sports association, 42 multihandicapped residents of the von Bodelschwinghschen Anstalten Bethel participated in a sports medical study, with usefulness and need for sports medical examination and consultation clearly confirmed. Spirometric testing procedures were shown to require review. Close cooperation among staff, coaches as well as sports medical specialists is indispensable for ensuring meaningful implementation of the results as well as enhanced health through physical activity and sports.