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Adaptive Sports

Sports ProgramsExercise and physical activity are often inaccessible and overlooked by individuals with disabilities, especially those that use wheelchairs for mobility.

A lack of daily physical activity and routine exercise produces a higher risk for skin breakdowns, osteoporosis, chronic pain, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity.

Adaptive sports are a fun and competitive way to achieve:

  • Increased energy and endurance
  • Stronger muscles
  • Weight loss
  • Positive outlook

    MedStar NRH has helped countless children and adults return to active lives through educational clinics in adaptive sports. We currently sponsor several teams and assist injured service members and veterans through our Paralympics program.

  •   U.S. Paralympics Sports ClubBlazeSports America
    MedStar NRH is a proud partner of
    U.S. Paralympics and
    BlazeSports America.

    Super H 5k Run Walk and Wheel

    Super HEach September, this event raises substantial funds for the MedStar NRH Sports programs.

    Click here to learn more

    Borrow adaptive equipment

    MedStar NRH loans a variety of adaptive sports chairs and equipment (including the Hippocampe, pictured here) to disabled pediatric patients in the Washington Metropolitan area.

    Contact us to learn more

     

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