The first time I watched a game of powerchair football was 12 years ago. At the time, I had no idea what to expect. I already knew about other adaptive sports, but I didn’t know that people in wheelchairs could play football. It seemed like there would be a lot of difficulties regarding who could […]

We should take the time, now and then, to renew our health priorities and goals. The words fitness and wellness may seem interchangeable. But they are not. Fitness is often defined as the “ability to cope with one’s environment”.  Wellness, on the other hand, has quite a few definitions. But wellness experts agree wellness is […]

“Wheelchair Fencing? Is that even possible?” That may be your reaction when you first hear about this adaptive sport, but the answer is yes. You can learn all the skills of fencing right from your wheelchair.   What is Wheelchair Fencing? Wheelchair fencing is an adaptive sport that allows people to fence from their wheelchairs. […]

Have you tried wheelchair bowling? Both power chairs and manual chairs are used for this adaptive sport, so everyone can have a chance to play with their friends. If you have a recent spinal cord injury and you used to bowl, I would encourage you to give wheelchair bowling a try. But first, there are […]

When it comes to the subject of disability swimming, there are two main things that spring to my mind. These are, the type of disability swimming that you may see on the TV every four years when it comes to the Paralympics, and secondly, the type of disability swimming that I was most familiar with […]

What Is A Pressure Ulcer? Pressure ulcer have many different names. You may have heard these terms: pressure injury, bedsore, decubitus ulcer, pressure sore, pressure wound, decubiti. These are all different words for the same thing- a pressure ulcer. Whatever word you use, a pressure ulcer is damage to the skin or soft tissue over […]

Keeping fit when you are disabled is not always easy. Getting a decent amount of exercise can take extra effort, and adaptations or special premises may be required for you to really get the opportunity to be sporty. If you are keen to get hold of some specialised exercise equipment or get involved in a […]

Disability sport seems to be the ‘trendy’ thing to discuss at the moment.  After the Paralympics and an amazing 2016 Games in Rio, it’s tough not to want to put the biscuits down and go and jump in the pool with Ellie Simmonds, isn’t it?! But, however tempting that gold medal and podium position may […]

For everybody from elite athletes to regular people who enjoy a bit of exercise, having the right equipment can make a huge difference. Whether it’s about gaining speed (for racing) or being as mobile as possible (in a sport like wheelchair basketball or tennis), for wheelchair users, a specialist sports wheelchair can turn an average […]

Are you an adrenaline junkie? Do you love the idea of flying down the side of a snowy mountain at high speeds? Did you think that being disabled meant you would not be able to take part in skiing or snowboarding? If so, you’ll be glad to know that, thanks to a range of disability […]