Faculty of Sport
Taking Caribbean Sport to a Higher Level
Chronic Pain in Adaptive Athletes
Photo caption: Wheelchair-bound athlete G. Asyn competes in the Chinatown 7K road race in Port of Spain recently. (Trinidad & Tobago Guardian)
It is crucial to encourage people with disabilities to engage in both recreational and competitive sports. However, as we work on pathways to increase the number of adaptive athletes in our region, we must be aware that these individuals are also particularly susceptible to injuries and pain.
Read more from pain specialist, Ms. Cecile Hosang.
