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?
In 2010, Steve sustained had a stroke aged 49, paralysing his right side and affecting his speech. After 12 weeks of rehabilitation he managed to restore the function of his arm and his speech but restoring his full leg function proved more difficult. At about 12 weeks, Steve’s rehabilitation plateaued but he continued exercising as his… Continue reading When I’m out on my trike I am not disabled – Steve, post stroke
I had a good time with one of Sustrans' behaviour change and engagement teams earlier this week, discussing inclusive cycling and helping them have a think about what they could do to be even more inclusive. In preparation, I discovered about 50% of Disabled people in towns and cities cycle or would like to do… Continue reading Presentation to a Sustrans Regional Behaviour Change & Engagement Team
Earlier this semester I was invited to create an online lecture for Sheffield Hallam University's Level 7 module in Health Promotion and Lifestyle Management. I was pleased to accept. It's now available to all Master's students in the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing taking this module. Perhaps this is the first Level 7 lecture on… Continue reading The first lecture on inclusive cycling at a UK university?
The power of inclusive cycling 
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