{"id":59297,"date":"2014-08-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-08-27T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news-draft\/uncategorized\/uris-physical-therapy-department-hosts-golf-event-for-kids-with-physical-limitations\/"},"modified":"2014-08-27T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2014-08-27T00:00:00","slug":"uris-physical-therapy-department-hosts-golf-event-for-kids-with-physical-limitations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2014\/08\/uris-physical-therapy-department-hosts-golf-event-for-kids-with-physical-limitations\/","title":{"rendered":"溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Physical Therapy Department hosts golf event for kids with physical limitations"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\t\tKINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 Aug. 27, 2014 \u2013 When 7-year-old Charlie Paley played a round of golf at Button Hole last year he thought it was neat to see another kid who was like him: happy and energetic. Oh, and the other boy also had a prosthetic leg. Make that two.<\/p>\n


\nThanks to the 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s physical therapy program, Charlie and other kids with physical limitations will get another free day of golf lessons Sept. 27 at the Providence course.<\/p>\n


\n\u201cFull Swing\u201d is an annual event organized by 溏心vlog免费B站 physical therapy students to inspire confidence in kids with disabilities through sports and other activities. The event was a hit last year and promises to be a success this year.<\/p>\n


\n\u201cThis program gives these kids an opportunity to step out of their comfort zones and work on building skills and self confidence through fun activities,\u201d says Shannon McConnell \u201916, of Providence, a 溏心vlog免费B站 physical therapy student. \u201cWe hope the event continues to grow every year.\u201d <\/p>\n


\n\u201cFull Swing\u201d was the brainstorm of Paula Kleniewski \u201915, of Warwick, a physical therapy student, and other students from the department. Kleniewski wanted to combine her love of golf and pediatric physical therapy.<\/p>\n


\nCharlie, who is starting first grade in Cranston, was born with his right leg shorter than his left. When he was 3, his right foot was amputated. His father says he\u2019s a spunky, bright and active child. Some sports, however, are a challenge, in particular T-ball, what with all that running.<\/p>\n


\nCharlie signed up for the 溏心vlog免费B站 golf event last year after Sean and his wife, Caitlin, read about it in the newspaper. Up until then, he had only played mini-golf or hit a few balls in the yard with his plastic clubs.<\/p>\n


\nHis confidence soared after a day at Button Hole, which is accessible to people with disabilities. First, he played with a boy who had two prosthetic legs and realized that \u201che\u2019s really not different,\u201d Sean says.<\/p>\n


\n\u201cLittle kids are always comparing themselves to each other,\u201d he says. \u201cI think Charlie thought, \u2018Hey, I\u2019m not the only one without a leg.\u2019 \u201d<\/p>\n


\nCharlie, whose prosthetic leg does not bend at the knee, also discovered that golf was a sport he could play with ease. <\/p>\n


\n\u201cGolf was something he was able to do,\u201d says Sean. \u201cIt was great for him to be able to find a sport that\u2019s not about speed. You go at your own pace. That was very important to him.\u201d<\/p>\n


\nHe played for five hours with two golf pros from Button Hole and a gaggle of supportive parents and friends following behind. Sean says his son can\u2019t wait to hit the links again this year. <\/p>\n

Ditto for Braylon O\u2019Neill, 5, of Cranston, a huge golf fan. \u201cHe had a great time last year,\u201d says his mother, Kelli. \u201cHe likes golf even more now.\u201d<\/p>\n


\nBraylon was born without bones in his lower legs and wears two prosthetics, but that hasn\u2019t kept him off the course \u2013 and playing fields. He\u2019s gearing up for soccer this fall.<\/p>\n


\nKerri says the 溏心vlog免费B站 students who organized the event were wonderful last year, and she expects the same warmth and compassion this year. \u201cThe students involved in the program are so kind. It\u2019s a special day.\u201d<\/p>\n


\nThe event is free and open to children ages 5 to 13. The course is wheelchair accessible. To register, visit surveymonkey.com\/s\/fullswing2014. For more information, contact McConnell at 401-862-9278 or fullswinggolfri@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n


\nAnyone who would like to donate money to pay for T-shirts and food for the children can contact McConnell. Donations can be sent to Laila Almahdali, 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Department of Physical Therapy, 25 West Independence Way, Suite J, Kingston, RI 02881. Please make any checks out to Button Hole.<\/p>\n


\n\u201cThis is such a great opportunity for the kids,\u201d McConnell says. \u201cThe physical therapy department at 溏心vlog免费B站 encourages us to give back to the community. This event is a wonderful way to do that. For us, as students, it\u2019s very fulfilling.\u201d<\/p>\n


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\nCharlie Paley, of Cranston, swings a club to practice for a daylong event Sept. 27 at Button Hole golf course sponsored by the 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s physical therapy department. Photo courtesy of Sean Paley.<\/p>\n


\n Braylon O\u2019Neill, of Cranston, plays golf at Button Hole golf course last year at an event hosted by the 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s physical therapy department. Photo courtesy of 溏心vlog免费B站.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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