Which handbike is right for you?

Which handbike is right for you?

30/07/2021

Which handbike is right for you?Just as there are a multitude of different bicycles, there are also various handbikes that are adapted to the needs and preferences of the individual person . So it doesn't matter how old or how fit you are - it's up to you whether you just want to get from place to place faster, go on a short bike ride or actually try out a new sport. In some cases you can even operate your handbike with your foot or simply enjoy the advantages of an electric drive

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Water sports for people with disabilities

Water sports for people with disabilities

01/10/2019

Sport is becoming increasingly inclusive and continues to adapt to people’s diverse capabilities. Swimming, diving and sailing are just some of the water sports that allow people with disabilities to practice sports activities during the summer. These sports combine physical activity with leisure and well-being.

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Adapted and Disability Football

Adapted and Disability Football

22/01/2019

There are several ways for people living with a wide range of disabilities. These include adapting football for:Blind or visually impaired peopleHearing impaired or deaf peopleFootball for amputeesFootball for people with cerebral palsyFootball for people with learning disabilitiesWheelchair and powerchair football

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Discover adapted padel

Discover adapted padel

06/11/2018

In just over two years, adapted padel has become a booming sport, highlighted by the creation of clubs, associations and tournaments throughout the country. This new sport, which allows those with physical and mental disabilities to participate in, is played in a wheelchair, uses racquets and a conventional padel ball, and incorporates modifications similar to those of wheelchair tennis, such as the ball being allowed to bounce twice.

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Boccia: How is it played?

Boccia: How is it played?

26/07/2018

Did you know that Boccia is currently the fastest growing Paralympic sport by participation?Boccia is probably the most accessible game in the world and the only one where able-bodied people can easily play alongside those with disabilities. The rules for Boccia are quite simple in principle, although more complexity is added when you compete at higher levels.

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Wheelchair fencing: types and regulations

Wheelchair fencing: types and regulations

29/05/2018

Wheelchair fencing can be practised by both men and women in wheelchairs, by amputees or by those with mild cerebral palsy. The same weapon categories apply to those used in classical fencing (foil, sabre or épée).The history of wheelchair fencing began in England in the 1950s at the Stoke Mandeville Hospital, where soldiers wounded in WW2 underwent recovery and rehabilitation.After its debut at the 1960 Rome Olympics, it soon became a very popular all-round adapted sport that required not only physical strength, but also precision, technique and style.

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Wheelchair Rugby: the ultimate team sport

Wheelchair Rugby: the ultimate team sport

15/05/2018

Kirk Williams is an adventure photographer. Being a C6-7 quadriplegic, with paralysis from the chest down, he has refused to let his disability define him. He tried out a number of wheelchair adaptive sports and found wheelchair rugby was the most impactful for him.

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The Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games

03/04/2018

This year’s Commonwealth games will be held in the Gold Coast of Australia and will run from 4th to 15th April 2018. With the numbers being at an all-time high of 6,600 athletes from an astounding 70 commonwealth nations, making it the biggest ever. This a clear indication of the journey the games have made

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Hand bikes and disability: an active life on wheels

Hand bikes and disability: an active life on wheels

28/03/2018

There are a great number of adapted bikes on the market to choose from, so finding one to suit you should be relatively easy, regardless of your disability, age or fitness. There are hand bikes for leisure, recreational sport and competitive sports, as well as some that can be operated by foot.As with conventional bicycles, cycles for those with disabilities come in different sizes and adaptions, so it is advisable to take certain points into consideration before making your selection.

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Who are the most decorated Paralympic athletes?

Who are the most decorated Paralympic athletes?

13/03/2018

In terms of disability sport the Paralympic games have to be regarded as the pinnacle of competition, with the achievement of being awarded a Paralympic medal the ultimate recognition and honour for a Paralympic athlete. But who are the most successful Paralympic athletes and countries?

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The Paralympic Winter Games - Have you tried out these sports?

The Paralympic Winter Games - Have you tried out these sports?

06/03/2018

The Paralympic summer games are not the only sport event worth watching – the winter games are equally exciting. Since 1976, they are held after the Olympic Winter Games.Whenever you think of Winter Games, skiing will surely come to mind. Athletes with disabilities can test their skills in a wide range of disciplines: slalom/giant slalom, snowboarding, Nordic skiing, and biathlon. In contrast to the Paralympic Summer Games, only athletes with physical disabilities are usually allowed to participate.

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Wheelchair hockey: how and where to practice it

Wheelchair hockey: how and where to practice it

28/02/2018

Wheelchair hockey can be practised by anyone regardless of their disability, as it is designed for powered wheelchair users.The wheelchairs can be adapted in terms of their speed, whilst other aspects of the game can be modified, such as the stick length or the inclusion of additional security such as seatbelts, making it a safe sport for both children and adults. It can be practised by men and women regardless of age, including those with severe disabilities such as neuromuscular diseases, cerebral palsy, poliomyelitis, hemiplegia, tetraplegia or spina bifida.

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Wheelchair tennis in major competitions

Wheelchair tennis in major competitions

06/02/2018

We need to go back to the year 1976 to find the first mention of wheelchair tennis, when Brad Parks - a freestyle skier who became a paraplegic after a skiing accident - and his rehabilitation partner began to look into the possibility of adapting tennis to his disability.Tennis is one of the world’s most popular sports. Its adapted format differs mainly with specially designed wheelchairs (sometimes manual and sometimes powered), as well as the ball being allowed to bounce twice.

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Wheelchair rugby: rules and adaptations

Wheelchair rugby: rules and adaptations

02/01/2018

With a nickname like ‘murderball’ wheelchair rugby often has a reputation of being a violent sport and it is certainly one of the adapted sports with the most contact. With this in mind there are several tactical and safety issues that players must be aware of.One of the main advantages of wheelchair rugby is that it can involve any disabled persons, even those who suffer severe injuries that affect the upper and lower limbs (spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, amputations or deformities) making it an extremely integrative sport.

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Adapted swimming: a very popular sport

Adapted swimming: a very popular sport

28/11/2017

Swimming has always been a prominent Paralympic sport and is one of the few disciplines to have enjoyed continuous representation since the first games of 1960 in Rome.Adapted swimming therapy provides improved independence and safety in the water; aerobic exercise to work and tone all the muscles of the body; and strength and resistance training - all whilst offering a relaxing effect.

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10 adapted sports for an active life

10 adapted sports for an active life

17/10/2017

Sport not only makes you stronger and healthier, it also helps to improve your mood. With a host of formal federations and regulatory bodies, as well as more amateur sporting associations, geared up to facilitating adapted sports – whether you want to compete for fun or for glory – there’s no reason not to join in!

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Paralympic sports: can you name the 22 disciplines?

Paralympic sports: can you name the 22 disciplines?

19/09/2017

There are currently 22 disciplines considered as Paralympic sports, which can be practised competitively in the Paralympic Games - the biggest sports competition for people with disabilities at international level. How many can you name? Here's our guide to the current list.

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Wheelchair basketball: How is it played?

Wheelchair basketball: How is it played?

14/08/2017

Wheelchair basketball is one of the most well-adapted sports, and is also one of the most widespread in the world. It is estimated that there are currently wheelchair basketball leagues and competitions in 75 countries, which gives us a good idea of its degree of social integration and level of competitiveness.

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Sports and disability: paired together for an active life

Sports and disability: paired together for an active life

11/07/2017

Sport is a fantastic way to socialise, keep fit and beat stress, not to mention its therapeutic and rehabilitation properties. With the rising popularlity of the Paralympic Games, sports and disability are becoming increasingly interlinked and with the support of a health professionals and trained sports coaches more accessible to all, which helps you lead an active life.

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