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SPORTS WITH A PHYSICAL DYSABILITY?!
I was 2 when I was diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome type 3. (Hyper mobility) So that involved 4 surgeries.. Two failed, and a lot of physical pain over the years.
I have a tote full of braces, and my knee mostly subluxes, even though my shoulder wrists and hips do occasionally.
I'm 15 now, and all my life I've wanted to do sports. For therapy I rode horses, and swam. I can jog, sometimes run... But I want to know what sports I can do without killing myself. I can't join a school team (1. I'm home schooled again 2. I would fail the physical because of EDS.) I can do things with my knee brace, but I just have to be careful.. I want to know what other sports would be good for me??
As a girl I'm insecure about my friends who can do everything and they're dancers, runners, basketball players, and I'm just a bookworm who likes to watch Netflix.
Please help.
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This is a tough question for someone to answer that doesn't know your specific case and isn't really familiar with your disability. I did find something really awesome that I want to share with you though! The link below is to a discussion/support group specifically for people with your disability. You should ask your question, and any further questions, in this group! Good luck!
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Sounds like a better question to ask for ideas of what wouldn't be too stressful on you, might be to talk to your Dr. and get an appt. with a physical therapist.
I can't feed you idea's of what might take care of your desire for some sport without being stressful, as I am no expert but I do know from hearing stories/reports that people with disabilities engage in the ones you mentioned already, horse riding and swimming. I cant think of any sport but perhaps something non sports but part of maintaining a healty body, Yoga might be good for you. Check with your doctor on that.
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