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THE 2022 FESTIVAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
22 October - 13 November
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Let’s get Neurofit! Adaptive exercise for people with physical disabilities

Female in wheelchair lifting weights.

My local area theme

What’s on offer?

The event will start with a 10-15 minute presentation to disseminate research results exploring community-based exercise in adult wheelchair users with childhood-onset disabilities (e.g. cerebral palsy, spina bifida). This will be followed by a short demonstration of adaptive exercises and equipment (10-15 minutes). Following this, event attendees will be able to try out adaptive equipment and exercises for approximately 45 minutes. Refreshments will also be provided, and attendees will be able to ask researchers questions during this time. 

What’s it about?

People with physical disabilities are less physically active than the general population and have fewer opportunities to participate in exercise.  This event will showcase the use of equipment and exercises so adults with physical disabilities can enjoy active recreation. 

Who’s leading the event?

Karen McConnell, Katy Pedlow, Claire McFeeters from the School of Health Sciences at Ulster University will lead the presentation at the beginning of the event. We also hope to involve an exercise professional and research participant during this presentation to give attendees multiple perspectives on the topic.

Open to

Adults with physical disabilities. 
Families/carers of adults with physical disabilities.
Exercise professionals/gym owners and managers.
Healthcare professionals working with adults with physical disabilities. 
Voluntary sector/charity organisations working with adults with physical disabilities. 

Of particular interest to

Adults with physical disabilities and exercise professionals. 

Event booking deadline

24 hours before the event ends.