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Dance Therapy
Employs dance and movement to improve emotional and physical health, enhance body awareness, and facilitate expression.
Adaptive Golf
Golf adapted for individuals with disabilities, focusing on improving range of motion, coordination, and social interactions.
Boccia
A precision ball sport similar to bocce, accessible to athletes with severe physical disabilities, focusing on strategy and coordination.
Therapeutic Drumming
Incorporates drumming to reduce stress, increase socialization, and improve fine motor skills through rhythm and coordination exercises.
Powerchair Football
A team sport for power wheelchair users, promoting strategic thinking, teamwork, and ball handling skills.
Hand Cycling
Adaptive cycling that uses hand-powered cycles, improving upper body strength and providing cardiovascular benefits.
Adaptive Sailing
Sailing modified to accommodate those with disabilities, offering a sense of freedom on the water and the opportunity to develop navigation skills.
Horticultural Therapy
Uses garden-based activities to improve physical, psychological, and social well-being, offering sensory stimulation and a sense of accomplishment.
Equine-Assisted Therapy
Utilizes horseback riding to develop balance, coordination, and self-confidence. Engagement with horses can also have emotional benefits.
Sit Skiing
A form of skiing for individuals who have difficulty standing, focusing on balance, core strength, and the thrill of downhill motion.
Wheelchair Sports
Sports adapted for wheelchair users to encourage physical fitness and social interaction, including basketball, tennis, and racing.
Adaptive Climbing
Rock climbing adapted for individuals with disabilities, challenging participants to enhance physical strength and problem-solving skills.
Sitting Volleyball
Volleyball adapted for participants with lower body impairments, enhancing reflexes and upper body strength.
Adaptive Rowing
Rowing adjusted for individuals with various physical and sensory abilities, enhancing cardiovascular fitness, strength, and teamwork.
Adaptive Yoga
Modifies traditional yoga poses to accommodate individuals with disabilities, enhancing flexibility, strength, and relaxation.
Aquatic Therapy
Improves flexibility, muscle strength, and cardiovascular fitness through water-based exercises. Water resistance and buoyancy aid in movement and reduce stress on joints.
Wheelchair Fencing
A combat sport adapted for wheelchair users, focusing on agility, strategy, and mental focus.
Adaptive Table Tennis
Table tennis played by individuals with varying abilities, refining hand-eye coordination, reflexes, and strategy.
Goalball
A team sport designed for athletes with vision impairments, promoting teamwork, spatial awareness, and auditory sensitivity through a ball with bells.
Adaptive Skiing
Adapts skiing equipment and techniques for individuals with disabilities, promoting balance, strength, and enjoyment of winter sports.
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