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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