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A new year means new fitness goals. But options for people with disability are few and far between

  • Written by Leanne Hassett, Associate Professor in Physiotherapy, University of Sydney
A new year means new fitness goals. But options for people with disability are few and far betweenDrazen Zigic/Shutterstock

Around 4.4 million Australians, or 18% of our population, live with disability. This number is likely to rise as our population ages.

Adults living with disability can experience a range of benefits from participating in community-based physical activities such as dance, Tai Chi and yoga, our recently published review found...

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