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Category: Freedom Wheels

History of Frame Running in Australia

Frame Running is a growing and exciting form of adapted sports that allows individuals with disabilities to participate in running events. The activity originated in Denmark, where it was developed as a way to provide individuals with cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions with the opportunity to participate in running events. Read more...

What are the benefits of Frame Running?

Frame Running is a growing and exciting form of adapted sports that allows individuals with disabilities to participate in running events. Using a specialized three-wheeled frame, known as a "Frame Runner," participants can maintain an upright posture and run with their legs in a more natural motion. This innovative equipment allows people with a wide range of physical abilities to take part in running events, and is helping to promote inclusion and accessibility in sports. Read more...

What are the benefits of riding a bike for people living with disability?

Learning to ride a bike is a common childhood milestone and is a lifelong recreational activity for many people (Toovey, Reid, Rawicki, Harvey, & Watt, 2016; MacDonald et al., 2012). Bike riding provides a form of physical activity and encourages social interaction with peers, community and family members (Ulrich, Burghardt, Lloyd, Tiernan, & Hornyak, 2011). Children with disabilities face many challenges, consequently decreasing their opportunities to participate in leisure activities, such as bike riding (Kaljača, Dučić, & Cvijetić, 2019). Read more...

Locally Based Therapists in Port Macquarie

Due to a high demand from the local community in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region, TAD's Freedom Wheels will now be providing local Therapists who will be undertaking Freedom Wheels assessments. Read more...

Solve-TAD acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures and to elders past, present and emerging.