Spinal Cord Compression (SCC) & ATLANTO-AXIAL INSTABILITIY (AAI)
- The Doctor will determine if there is NO evidence of symptoms for SCC or AAI or Athlete has neurological symptoms that could be associated with SCC or AAI
- If there are symptoms found by the Doctor – the athlete must receive an additional neurological evaluation to be eligible to participate in Special Olympics
- If the Doctor checks the box on the Physical Exam – page 3 - indicating the athlete has symptoms and must receive an additional neurological evaluation – the Athlete must also submit the Medical Referral Form and the Atlanto-Axial Instability (AAI) Special Release Form