Swimming for disabled people - independent help and advice

Swimming

Included in the swimming section of Living made easy is swimwear and swimming equipment which may be suitable for people with disabilities.

Products listed in swimwear include incontinence swimwear, velcro fastened and larger-cup swimwear. Swimming equipment includes a range of buoyancy equipment designed to assist with swimming and aquatic activities.¹

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Swimwear

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Help and advice

Swimming can be enjoyed both indoors and outdoors by people of all ages and abilities - for recreation, fitness, therapy and competition.². Water is a place where many disabled people can achieve a degree of independence and physical freedom that may be difficult for them to find elsewhere.²

The benefits of swimming and aquatic exercise or therapy may include:³

Increased cardiovascular function through aerobic exercise.
Reduced stress on joints through low-impact activity.
Improved muscle strength through the water's resistance.
Improved balance and agility.
Improved water confidence.
Increased self-esteem.

'Doing Sport Differently' is a guide written by and for people with lived experience of disability or health conditions and covers the benefits of sport and fitness, how disabled people can get involved, whether playing, watching or coaching. Doing Sport Differently

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