There are many people who due to an accident or birth defect are disabled. Many of these people sit in wheelchairs all day and get no exercise; that is not good because a lack of physical activity is a major cause of obesity. It is just as important for an individual who is disabled to get exercise as it is for people who have no disability. Contrary to popular belief, there are several exercises that [...]

Wheelchair sports provide recreational opportunities to the physically disabled. Sports participation can be beneficial to handicapped citizens from all age groups and capability levels as indicated by current research on the subject. This activities may be organized by government offices, non-profit organizations, local recreation centers, and schools and can be taken on individually or at a team level. Wheelchair basketball is a popular sport all over the world. The rules are slightly modified from those [...]

Over the past couple of decades, the world of sports has greatly expanded and opened doors to people of all races, genders, and even physical and mental capabilities. Now sporting events and competitions are not just accessible to persons with disabilities, some of them are geared towards and made just for them. I am talking about disabled sports. You may know them as adapted sports, or even Handisports. Disabled sports are open to individuals with [...]