Resources
LimbPower Resources
LimbPower exist to engage amputees and individuals with limb impairments in regular and sustained participation in physical activity, sport and art to improve their quality of life and to aid physical, social and psychological rehabilitation. This requires a number of different approaches and interventions. Our resources section is designed to give individuals the information they need to empower them to take control of their own health.
Exercise Videos
This section has 62 videos to help you with your exercise programme, no matter what level of confidence or fitness you have. The videos are split between Introduction & Warm Up, Agility, Balance and Coordination, Dynamic Exercises, Strength & Conditioning and Circuit Training and Stretching.
Case Studies
In this section you will find personal case studies written by amputees and individual's with limb impairments about their own experience of engaging in physical, activity, sport and the arts. You will also find sports specific case studies to give you an insight into the individual sports.
Information Sheets
Our factsheets are designed to give you clear and concise information about specific elements of engaging in physical activity, sport and art.
Publications
In this section you will find a selection of publications from LimbPower and other organisations working to engage disabled people in physical activity, sport and art.
Wheelchair Guides
LimbPower work closely with WheelPower, the National Disability Sport Organistion for Wheelchair Users. This link will take you to their website where you can gain insight into taking part in sport in a wheelchair.
Childrens Resources
LimbPower, with support from Starworks, Reach, Steps, healthcare professionals and families have produced a series of educational infographics to support children and families coming to terms with limb difference, limb absence and limb loss. We plan to develop this series further so please do get in touch if you have any ideas or suggestions.
Research
To support amputees and individual's with limb impairments as they engage in physical activity LimbPower need to understand what motivates them to take part and what barriers they face. Research is central to understanding our community and what services we should be offering to support them as they engage in activity.
FAQs
LimbPower are asked many questions by individuals, families, healthcare professionals and coaches about how to get active, stay active and engage in sporting opportunities. This section is designed to answer some of these questions. If the answer you are looking for isn't here please call us.
Instructors and Coaches
Are you a coach, fitness instructor or healthcare professional working with amputees or individuals with limb impairments? Do you need advice, information or support. If you can't find what you are looking for please email or call our National Sports Development Officer.
Directory
There are many organisations working to engage physically disabled people in physical activity, sport and art. In this section you will find information on the ket organisations LimbPower think can help you.
