Open AccessDesportos de Inverno Adaptados
Author(s) -
Margarida Freitas,
Sara C. Antunes,
Rute Pereira
Publication year - 2021
Language(s) - English
DOI - 10.23911/desporto_inverno_2021_nov
Subject(s) - ice hockey , athletes , physical therapy , physical medicine and rehabilitation , quality of life (healthcare) , medicine , psychology , sports injury , nursing
Physical exercise is generally recommended. Specific populations have particular needs, but physical exercise is also highly recommended for people with motor, sensory or cognitive disabilities. There are currently adaptive sports, including winter sports. Participation in adaptive sports improves cardiovascular capacity, contributes to integration in the community and decreases pain intensity, leading to improved quality of life. Alpine skiing, Nordic skiing and ice hockey are the most popular paralympic winter sports. The medical teams working with Paralympic winter sports athletes face several challenges such as the need to tailor the adaptative material to the athlete, prevent acute traumatic injuries and treat chronic diseases.