Are you a functional rehabilitation centre, a sport-health centre or a nursing home? If yes, then you know that sport practice is a key element of an active and healthy life. So which exercises can you suggest to your patients? We will show you here 6 examples of an adaptive physical activity. The principles of…
What if we shed a light on the parasport athletes who gave us incredible performances during the paralympic games? Today, Playmoovin’ wanted to talk about parasport athletes who push their limits and change the way people see disabilities. Cédric Nankin: wheelchair rugby player Cédric Nankin is an exceptional wheelchair rugby player who earned several…
Chronic diseases affect more than 25 million people in France. The growing number of people affected by long-term illnesses is a real public health problem as of today. Adaptive sport is a precious solution for both the prevention and the cure process. The objective here is to gauge the impact of sport practice on the…
Obesity is a public health problem in France which has important consequences on the medical and economical plane. According to the Haute Autorité de Santé (High Authority on Health), it affects more than 17% of adults. According to a study made in 2015 and 2016, the prevalence for teenagers is only at about 6%. Sport…
What is the status of parasport in France today? What challenges are left to tackle? This article goes over the issues with sport and disabilities in different ways. Parasport in France: State of play According to a 2021 DRESS report (Research, Study and Statistic Evaluation direction), there are more than 6.8 million people who…
Have you ever heard about adaptive physical activity (APA)? Discover a world in which exercise is a powerful tool which induces feelings of well-being and balance, even in the case of health problems. Find out here about adaptive physical activity and its benefits. What is adaptive physical activity? Adaptive physical activity in a few words…
How are parasport and adaptive sport defined? Parasport and adaptive sport were created to fulfil the specific needs of people suffering from disabilities. However, they were not made for the same types of disabilities. Moreover, they each approach sport practice in a unique way. Let’s see that in more details. A focus on parasport Parasport…
Have you already heard of para fencing? It is a physical activity which combines finesse, dexterity, and strategy. Whether you use an foil, an épée or a sabre, each game is a showcase of technical and agility prowess. Put yourself in the shoes of an exceptional athlete whose keyword is self-surpassing and find out about…
Do you want to know more about adaptive sport? Here is a list which indexes the main physical activities that can be practiced by people suffering from a physical or a psychological disability. In short: adaptive sport in France Adaptive sport is a sport practice intended for people suffering from a mental or psychological…
Today, we welcome Nicolas Valentim. Nicolas has been playing wheelchair rugby in the ASM sports club since 2012. He joined the French team in 2017 and participated to the paralympic games in Tokyo in 2022. Here, he gives his opinion on the KidMoovin’ and the Freemoovin’, the sport wheelchairs created by Playmoovin’. How did…