Adaptive Sports

Is this for me?

There are so many options for activities. Everything from land-based to water-based, low energy to high energy. I will make a list of some but it will not be a complete list simply because everything can be adapted. 

So for land-based sports you have wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, sitting volleyball, adapted table tennis, wheelchair tennis, track and field events, archery, skiing, sled hockey, and so many more. I feel like the best way to introduce you to some of this is pictures and videos, so please feel free to follow the links.

CAF Wheelchair Basketball Training Zone | Level Up Your Game - YouTube

Maryland Mayhem (photo: The Baltimore Sun)

Adaptive Archery - USA Archery (usarchery.org)

Sitting Volleyball (photo: Wordpress.com)

Tatyana McFadden: Paralympic marathon legend | CNN (Adaptive Track)

Sit Ski (photo: Accessrec.org)

Water-based sports include any swimming event, scuba, kayaking, water skiing, and sailing.

The Downtown Sailing Center - Adaptive Sailing

Aquatic Therapy is Serious Fun - Amputee Coalition (amputee-coalition.org)

Water Skiing (photo: Numotion)

With so many options out there, you can find something to enjoy even if it is not a sport you had previously considered before amputation. I would recommend you take advantage of any opportunity to try whatever is available. Now for some of you this means no winter sports, but there are so many other options to try. Do NOT be afraid of the pool because it is an awesome place to restore freedom of movement and a sense of independence. Whatever you choose, may you have fun and enjoy yourself. Feel free to comment and leave pictures of activities that you have found near you.