From The Denver Post:

Matt Updike, an avid skier and cyclist who was paralyzed in an auto accident 11 years ago, is now gearing up for the Paralympic Games in Beijing in September to compete as a member of the U.S. Paralympic Cycling Team. He reclaimed his fit life with the help of a recreation program at Denver’s Craig Hospital, and is among a growing number of people with disabilities who are taking part in sports.

Sports of all kinds are available for the disabled – skiing, basketball, hockey, tennis, rugby and cycling, just to name a few. And some Denver gyms are equipped to meet the needs of people of all ages and abilities.

At Craig, staffers ask patients early on: “How would you like to get healthy and be healthy?” says Terry Chase, the hospital’s patient and family-education coordinator. …”And we do not make people wait until they are in perfect shape. We offer activities and outings right away.”

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