The importance of leading an active life!

The importance of leading an active life on a physical, mental and relational level is the basis of a good quality of one's existence, with beneficial effects on integration, inclusion and psychophysical health.

Activities for all tastes

Sports adapted such as tennis, basketball, rugby, cycling, etc. are among the activities most requested and practiced by people with disabilities, clubs, associations and groups are present almost everywhere.

Another very beneficial activity is travel, the availability of adapted travel is increasing, allowing even those with mobility problems to enjoy the physical and emotional benefits of travel, and to enrich their culture and experience, thanks to visits to adapted museums and sites recognized as World Heritage Sites.
In addition to sports, travel and excursions, there are many other activities available, regardless of age and degree of disability. By doing a little research, you can also discover various opportunities in your city that allow you to stay active and bring benefits to your health.

Music therapy: free your senses

Alongside the free use of music, which is already very healthy in itself,
music therapy (including dancing, singing, body expression, or playing an instrument) provides the opportunity to strengthen one's self-esteem, foster communication and explore one's emotions.
On a physical level, it can help reduce or tolerate pain and maintain and increase motor capacity, through movement and coordination exercises.

Wii therapy

The new consoles and video games have great cognitive potential, and can also act as rehabilitation tool. Peripherals like the Wii Balance Board allow for improved joint mobility, balance, hand-eye coordination, physical endurance and reflexes.
Some video games also allow group participation for people with different disabilities. The “Wii Therapy” should be practiced in health centers or similar, under the supervision of a physiotherapist, in order to exploit its full potential.

Gardening

Vegetable gardens and gardens, used as curative and recreational activity, allow those who practice to relieve tension and stress.

Swimming

Aquaticity is a powerful therapeutic tool, connected to the improvement of every aspect of health, and can be considered as one of the activities more useful and suitable for people with physical disabilities.
Aquagym, swimming, passive stretching and hydrotherapy are some examples of activities that can significantly improve the functionality, motor skills and physical condition of those who practice them.
particularly in the rehabilitation or treatment of neurological disabilities such as spinal cord injuries and head trauma, as well as acute cerebrovascular diseases, degenerative neurological diseases, spinal atrophies or spina bifida.

Go out and live an active life

All activities for people with disabilities are both physically and mentally important, and provide an opportunity to increase and maintain social interaction.
Motor-recreational activities are also helpful for weight control and the maintenance of muscle tone. Any activity, even moderate and light, has beneficial effects and helps speed up metabolism, improve circulation and regulate sleep / wake activity.
On a psychological level, activity and exercise increase the ability to concentrate and manage stress.
Starting a business may seem daunting, but some research in advance and choosing appropriate businesses, through associations, clubs, health services and local authorities, can provide easy access to a new hobby.