Surviving an accident can leave individuals and families with questions about independence. Will my family member or I ever be able to enjoy being active again? While injuries vary in severity and a definitive answer cannot be given for such a question, some organizations have developed activities that people with catastrophic injuries can enjoy.

In Snowmass Village, Colorado, wounded veterans meet once a year to enjoy adaptive sports activities. Many of the veterans in attendance fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, wars that the Department of Defense estimates have left 7,600 with severe brain injuries and thousands more with amputations.

Despite having physical limitations, someone with a spinal cord injury might be able to sit down on modified skis or a monoski and take part in a race with friends. Veterans who have attended the adaptive sports clinic credit it with helping them regain a sense of independence and self-esteem.

In one case, a man who sustained a traumatic brain injury in Iraq credits skiing with helping him adapt to the limitations of his injury. After several years of practicing, the man raced in the 2014 Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia.

How are Adaptive Sports Used to Treat Civilians?

Fortunately, adaptive sports have been used to aide in the rehabilitation of civilians. In fact, we have written about adaptive yoga and skiing on our blog before.

Rehabilitating from a catastrophic injury is emotionally and financially draining. If an accident survivor is the victim of negligence, contacting an attorney can help recover damages such as medical expenses.

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