Tagged with: awareness children diagnosis disability fitness health life research study Did you know that there is a significantly higher prevalence of smoking among people with a disability? In fact according to the CDC, the smoking rate for people with a disability is up to 50% higher than the national average. One in four adults with a disability smoke.
Tagged with: athletes awareness bedsore disability health life Physical Activity pressure ulcer ulcers wheelchair Pressure ulcers or bedsores arise if you have an inadequate supply of blood flow to the skin in a particular region. They form when your skin and soft tissue presses against a harder surface such as chair or bed for a long time. This pressure reduces the blood flow to the area. Lack of blood supply damages the skin tissues resulting in pressure ulcers. The most typical reason for a pressure sore is the lack of movement. So, it is common in people who are moving in wheelchairs or lying in a bed. People who are overweight or underweight can also develop pressure ulcers. It also happens to people who are not able to control their bowels or bladder and people who spend a lot of time in one position.
Tagged with: athletes awareness disability goals inclusion life sport wheelchair The big story on today’s internet was finding out that Olympic gold medals are valued at $25,000, while Paralympic gold medals are valued at $5,000. There is a separation and maybe some equality.
Tagged with: athletes coach disability goals life spinal cord injury sport wheelchair Hello Sports fans! What an Incredible conclusion to our Paralympics in Rio as well as the Wheelchair rugby event as whole was well represented. For Team USA it would not be any other way, led by Team Captain Chuck Aoki against Australia, the defending gold medalist in London in Paralympic games of 2012, featuring the best player in the world Ryley Batt.
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As the summer draws to an end let’s not forget to watch one more spectacular event. The 2016 Paralympic Games are in Rio. These games, like the Olympics, will be also televised on NBS sports network. So please look to tune in.
Tagged with: awareness health life Nutrition Whether you’re a casual gym-goer, fitness enthusiast or dedicated bodybuilder, your body needs the basic essential vitamins and minerals to maintain its normal daily functions and properly recover from any level of exercise. However, for athletes who are seeking improved performance and sustained energy as you endure your rigorous workouts, there are certain nutrients that can provide the added support needed.
Tagged with: awareness health life weight loss The AspireAssist is a Food &Drug Administration (FDA) approved non-surgical weight loss solution for people suffering from obesity. It is a 15-minute procedure performed under twilight sedation as general anesthesia is not required. In fact, the patient can return back to home or office within one or two hours of the treatment.
Tagged with: athletes awareness coach disability goals life research sport wheelchair As we all gather around the TV to watch the Paralympic Games in Rio which will be on NBC starting on September 8, remember that when cheering on Team USA and watching your favorite country/sport, one thing to keep in mind is that winning any medal is a culmination of a long journey filled with HOURS of Grueling Work!
Tagged with: accessibility advocate athletes awareness coach disability disability rights education health life sport I am sure we are all familiar with what has been going on with the Russian delegation in what has become an unfortunate situation for athletes that have been banned from the Olympics and Paralympics. It is unfortunate for these particular athletes who have seemed to be involved in a situation that was out of control. Yet, out of this sadness, there will be victory for all Paralympians.
