Exercise is important and beneficial for both your physical and emotional health. You might have an interest in a specific sport and take part for enjoyment or want to find out more about what impact your condition has on your ability to exercise or take part in a sport.

Muscular Dystrophy UK has written a leaflet on exercise advice for people with a neuromuscular condition which you can find here.

You might find it helpful to talk to your team, including your physiotherapist about trying something new or any questions you have about exercise and sport. There are so many sports and activities that you can explore and find something that you really enjoy doing. 

Here are a few ideas and links to different sports and activity based organisations in the South West.

• Tennis
• Wheelchair football 
• British Disabled Water-ski and Wakeboarding Association
• South West Lakes  for hiring boats in Devon and Cornwall
• Better by bike for practice at a cycling centre in Bristol, Bath, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire.
• Boccia
• Surfing - You may need to speak directly to someone at the organisation for more information.
• Outdoor adventure 
• Gaming
• Assistive equipment