The power of inclusive cycling
Cycling mitigates impairment and enhances mobility. For some people cycling is easier than walking. Cycling also provides the benefits of physical exercise such as improved wellbeing, reduced social isolation and less chance of non-communicable diseases. How could it help your patients/ service users/ clients?
You can download this as a factsheet . [Please note the factsheet does not contain the following: You should not have to pay VAT if your cycle is adapted for disabled users. Even a bicycle may be eligible to be VAT free. More information ] Who is this factsheet for? This factsheet is for health professionals… Continue reading Cycling for people with limited lower limb mobility
An occupational therapist asked me about a saddle for a client who had sustained a fractured pelvis. Her client was currently using a cushion on her regular bicycle. I did a shout out on twitter and asked some friends who are knowledgeable about equipment and these are the saddles and ideas they suggested. Bearing in mind… Continue reading Need a non-standard saddle?
© Janet Paske I’d seen a RaceRunner in 2007 but didn’t know what it was - it didn’t have pedals but otherwise looked like an adult’s trike with 3 large wheels. When I volunteered at Cerebral Palsy (CP) Sport’s National Athletics Championships in Doncaster more recently though, I saw RaceRunners in action. Designed by Connie… Continue reading Race Running: an increasingly popular sport for people with cerebral palsy
The power of inclusive cycling 
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