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
© 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
With more than 40 inclusive cycling hubs in the UK, your team may be missing out on a useful resource for patients. The benefits of inclusive cycling include: wellbeing opportunitiespotential for developing motor, cognitive, sensory and perceptual skillscycling is easier than walking for somea contribution to Make Every Contact Count and the health promotion agendait… Continue reading Invite me to speak to your team
The power of inclusive cycling 
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