AdaptiveSports

How Adaptive Sports Can Heal the Emotional Wounds of a Spinal Cord Injury

For many people with spinal cord injuries and paralysis, it is painful to be unable to participate in favorite hobbies and activities, such as sports. However, there may still be options. In our blog last week, we talked about a local Fort Collins teen who continued to find ways to play sports despite being paralyzed… read more

Fort Collins Teenager Participates in Adaptive Sports After Spinal Cord Injury

The story of a Fort Collins teenager can help us understand how auto accident survivors can adapt to and overcome the limitations of spinal cord injuries. In an article published by the Coloradoan, a 17-year-old Fort Collins boy and his family discuss the struggles of living with paralysis. Although it was initially difficult for the… read more

Adaptive Sports Clinic in Colorado to Help Injured Veterans

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… read more

Man Used Adaptive Sports to Recover from Spinal Cord Injury

Adaptive sports are activities that accident survivors with disabilities can enjoy. By using clever engineering and ingenuity, several people have become famous for succeeding in competitive events despite having a serious injury. A Colorado man who sustained a spinal cord injury during a fall has taken up his old hobby of skiing to help himself… read more