Adaptive Sports and Recreation in Persons with Limb Loss/Limb Deficiency

Adaptive sports are a vital component in the continuum of rehabilitation for people with limb loss/limb deficiency (LL/LD), across the lifespan. Identifying the barriers and understanding health care disparities inform ways to help people with LL/LD stay active and reach their health and wellness goals. Building knowledge in adaptive sports helps facilitate having a person go beyond activities of daily living and basic locomotion. Considering the participant, requirements of the sport, and the activity-specific prosthesis/equipment required leads to successful participation in adaptive sports.