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Neurological conditions and access to sport
Sheffield Hallam University Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre is conducting research in playing sports with adults of neurological conditions. Please see the flyer attached for more information about the study: Email: A.Abiodun@shu.ac.uk to participate
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England finish fifth as Iran win Cerebral Palsy World Cup
England finished fifth at the Cerebral Palsy World Cup as Iran beat defending champions Ukraine in the final. The Para Lions required a penalty shootout to overcome Argentina following a goalless draw in the play-off for fifth and sixth in Salou, Spain. Iran recorded an emphatic 3-0 victory against Ukraine to avenge their…
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WHICH SPORT SHALL I TAKE UP ?
Hi Folks I am a male in my mid 50s and have right hemiplegia from birth. My right side is severely weaker than my left. I feel lonely and isolated at times. I was thinking of taking up some type of sport where I could meet people and increase my social circle. Can you kindly recommend any type of sport that I could take…
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Research participants needed: Yoga to support children/young people with physical health conditions
Hi there, I am a trainee Clinical Psychologist at the University of Exeter and I am researching the use of yoga to support the mental wellbeing of children/young people with physical health difficulties. I am looking to interview children/young people and/or their parents/carers about their experiences of yoga. They only…
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'In horse riding I don't have to depend on anyone'
Govind, a 16-year-old dressage rider from south-east London, has found independence on the back of a horse. "I have to rely on a lot of people in my day-to-day life, but in horse riding I don’t have to depend on anyone," he said. He has cerebral palsy, and began riding on the advice of his doctor, to help strengthen his…
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Discover Your Paralympic Potential events
Following a spectacular Paralympic Games in Paris where we saw so many inspirational performances from ParalympicsGB athletes, we are on a mission to bring sporting opportunities to as many disabled people as possible. We are excited to announce that each National Disability Sport Organisation and ParalympicsGB, are…
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World record for the fastest marathon by an athlete with hemiplegia
Marathon runner secures world record after completing global challenge. A runner who took on a prestigious global race series has broken the world record for the fastest marathon by an athlete with hemiplegia. Andrew Tomlinson, who has paralysis on his left side, finished the London Marathon in April in a time of 3:58:53 -…
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Student survey on Walking and Mobility Aids
hey all, I’m doing some research on walking and mobility aids, and how people choose and interact with them, so I’ve gotten permission to share a survey and I’m hoping some of you might be interested, bare in mind you must be over 18 to be involved Just follow this google forms link https://forms.gle/nBu4rBJHQ6sAhMGN7
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The joy of accesible sport and CP
Paul McAuley Community reporter for Liverpool Echo Ellis Palmer is now working alongside British Power Hockey Association.(Image: Ellis Palmer ) A man is doing the “unimaginable” after “giving up” when he was a teenager. Ellis Palmer, from Birkenhead, has been a wheelchair user for most of his life, having been diagnosed…
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Power hockey taster session
The British Power Hockey Association is having a taster day on 2nd November between 11AM - 14PM For more information go to British Power Hockey Association Website Image description: Full shot of a poster promoting a "Power Hockey Taster Day." The top portion of the poster features three images, each showing multiple…
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🥇🥈🥉 Paris 2024 Paralympics Medal Table Prediction Contest
Hello everyone, The Paralympic Games kick off tomorrow, so we're excited to kick off our Paralympics Medal Table Prediction Contest! How it works Predict the Final Medal table: Post your predictions for which countries will be in the top five of the medal standings by the end of the Paralympics. If you would like to stand…
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Exercise
Hi all I am 30 years old, using a electric wheelchair. I am wanting to get slim again. I was wondering what exerercises I can do?☺️
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🎖️ The History of the Paralympics 🎖️
The Paralympics Opening Ceremony begins tomorrow! So to celebrate, here's a little bit of history… The Beginning of the Games Dr Guttman organised the Stoke Mandeville Games at the Stoke Mandeville Hospital for war veterans during the 1948 London Olympics. It included injured servicemen and women participating in archery.…
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Thursday 29 August - Paralympics Watch-Along
Join us here for our 29 August Paralympics Watch-Along, where we'll be watching Channel 4's coverage of Paralympics Paris 2024. Some of the highlights today (29 August 2024) include: Swimming: action from the swimming events at Paris La Défense Arena. Track Cycling: the Men's B 4000m Individual Pursuit and the C4-5 Time…
