Provided by a specifically trained professional, adapted physical activity (APA) offers sports activities and strengthening exercises adapted to the physical capacities, expectations, needs and psychological state of each patient.
APA intervenes in the orthopaedic, neurological and respiratory rehabilitation processes by using personalised physical exercises that meet the therapeutic objectives. These are determined by the physiotherapy team and the rehabilitation physicians.
The aim of APA is to :
Adapted physical activity is a complement to the rehabilitation treatment aimed at revitalising the patient and inviting him to practice sport, even after his return home.
APA treatment includes individual and group sports therapies, as well as aquagym sessions.
They are intended for the post-surgical orthopaedic rehabilitation of patients with knee, hip or shoulder prostheses, or with various spinal disorders. They are also aimed at neurological rehabilitation for patients with neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis, but also for spinal cord injuries and victims of strokes or heart attacks.
APA sessions can also be beneficial in cases of respiratory rehabilitation.
In order to achieve the goals set by the medical/therapeutic team, sports instructors use different equipment or tools for muscle strengthening and rely on a variety of sports disciplines:
