Why is physical activity important to a person with disabilities?
Physical activity plays an important role in maintaining health, well-being, and quality of life. According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition, physical activity can help control weight, improve mental health, and lower the risk for early death, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers. Physical activity can also improve mental health by reducing depression and anxiety. For people with disabilities, physical activity can help support daily living activities and independence.
Why Physical Activity is Important for People with Disability?
For both children and adults, regular physical activity in some form is essential for optimal health. A minimum of 2.5 hours a week of physical activity is advised for healthy living, regardless of age.
Where does this norm stand, though, for people with disabilities?
Physical activity is crucial for people with disabilities, to put it plainly.
In this article, let’s investigate why!
1. Individuals with Disabilities are more likely to lead a sedentary lifestyle
According to a study, people with disabilities are more likely to live sedentary lifestyles. The syndrome known as Disability-Associated Low Energy Expenditure Deconditioning Syndrome is actually more likely to affect them. In this situation, people with disabilities would spend more time preserving their energy than exercising in any way.
This frequently results in the affected person having weak muscles and declining willpower; it must be promptly treated to maintain a better, more satisfying existence. Therefore, anyone with a disability must adhere strictly to the physician’s recommendations for physical exercise, from easy walks to competitive games.
To maintain the individuals’ motivation, the caretakers must engage in these activities with a similar passion.
2. Exercise improves endurance and muscle strength.
Physical activity can be beneficial for some disabilities, especially those that damage the muscles. An individual with a disability can retain muscle strength and sufficient stamina to perform daily duties by engaging in some sort of exercise every day.
When the individual’s independence and quality of life are in doubt, this element becomes increasingly important. Here, regular exercising can have an astounding good effect.
3. Exercise reduces anxiety and depression.
It is a well-known truth that regular exercise has favorable effects on a person’s mentality and on a chemical level.
Endorphins or the “feel good” chemical in your brain that uplifts your spirits, are released in connection with physical activity. This is fantastic for people with disabilities!
Any person’s anxiety and despair can be reduced over time with a regular endorphin and hormone boost.
5. It increases their extroversion
There are indirect benefits to exercise in addition to the obvious ones. A person has a better chance of making friends and engaging in greater social interaction if they routinely go out to engage in healthy physical activities.
Being well-socialized can be very beneficial for those with impairments. Socializing when participating in activities not only helps them find a group of friends but also increases their self-confidence and self-esteem.
6. Exercise improves mental acuity and promotes independence.
Better cognitive capacities, spatial-motor coordination, and critical thinking are all directly correlated with physical activity.
These effects can be tremendously helpful for an independent life for those with disabilities. Consequently, a better, more satisfying existence is the result. For instance, regular exercise can aid in a person’s improved hand-eye coordination, quicker mobility, etc.
Daily exercise routines can be viewed as stepping stones to a happier and healthier existence.
Top 3 Physical Activity for People with Disability
Any amount of physical activity that gets your heart beating faster can improve your health. Some activity is better than none. For even greater health benefits, the Guidelines recommend that all adults, with or without disabilities, get at least 150 minutes (2.5 hours) of aerobic physical activity per week. Activities can be broken down into smaller amounts, such as about 25 minutes a day every day. Muscle-strengthening activities, such as adapted yoga or working with resistance bands, provide additional health benefits.
1. Be Active to Stay Healthy
Many adults with disabilities and chronic health conditions can participate in regular physical activity; however, it’s important to consult with a healthcare professional or physical activity specialist (for example, physical therapist or personal trainer) to understand how your disability or health condition affects your ability to safely do physical activity.
If you have a disability and want to make physical activity part of your daily routine, here are some options.
2. Being Active In Your Neighborhood
Engaging in physical activity outdoors can help improve your physical health, as well as your mental health and well-being. Most people can engage in an active lifestyle through walking — including people with disabilities who are able to walk or move with the use of assistive devices, such as wheelchairs or walkers. In fact, walking is the most common form of physical activity reported among active adults with mobility disability.
Unfortunately, adults with disabilities report fewer neighborhood environmental supports (such as sidewalks, public transit, and walkable shops) and more barriers (such as traffic, crime, and animals) for walking than those without disabilities. To improve this, resources were created to help promote the development of supportive environments for walking for individuals with disabilities.
3. Being Active In Your Home
Being active in your home can also be a good option. Here are some resources that can help you stay physically active while at home.
Are you prepared to start an exercise routine?
Stop all of the advantages mentioned above. Wishing you luck
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