Journal article
Parasports for cerebral palsy: Thinking and ‘prescribing’ beyond the Paralympics
Abstract
The landscape of care for individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) has evolved far beyond 'fixing' impairments toward a life course, biopsychosocial approach aimed at enhanced functioning. Parasports remain an underutilized tool to encourage and facilitate physical activity achievement while filling gaps in traditional medical and therapeutic thinking about this new way of delivering services. This narrative review synthesizes evidence spanning …
Authors
Hanes JE; Ewert JJ; Holmsen‐Wong A; Rosenbaum P; Mishaal R; Eilig D
Journal
Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, , ,
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
December 17, 2025
DOI
10.1111/dmcn.70115
ISSN
0012-1622