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People with physical and mobility disabilities need to work out, but there are a lot of obstacles in their way

  • Written by Alexandra Jamieson, Research Scientist of Biomedical Technologies, University of Texas at Arlington
People with physical and mobility disabilities need to work out, but there are a lot of obstacles in their wayThe Movin' Mavs, the University of Texas at Arlington's championship-winning wheelchair basketball team, says their gym needs more adaptive exercise equipment. UTA Adaptive Sports Program, CC BY-ND

Although wheelchair users, visually impaired people and others with mobility and physical disabilities need consistent exercise, it’s often hard...

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