The Dr. Charles H. Weingarten Adaptive Sports & Recreation Program provides Spaulding patients, former patients, and disabled members of the community with access to a range of therapeutic recreational activities. Our trained staff identifies activities most appropriate for each participant, based on his or her capabilities. The program helps individuals gain: | • | Muscle strength | | • | Coordination | | • | Equilibrium | | • | Endurance | | • | Self-esteem / self-confidence | | • | Independence | | • | Socialization | | • | Personal fulfillment through accomplishment |
Available Activities Sports activities vary by the season, and generally include: Water Sports | • | Canoeing | | • | Rowing | | • | Kayaking | | • | Sailing | | • | Paddle boating | | • | Windsurfing |
Other Fitness | • | Fencing | | • | Skiing | | • | Tennis | | • | YMCA workouts |
| If you would like to become involved in this program or know someone who would benefit from it, contact our program coordinator at (617) 573-7104 or send an email to bsdelaney@partners.org |
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