Adapted physical activity and improvement in daily life: a case report

Disabilities are always an important issue in all aspects of daily life. There is a growing demand for physical activity since it is well-known that it can help us face life’s difficulties, therefore resulting in an improvement in lifestyle and well-being. Physical activity allows one to improve his/her social reality, to reduce stress, anxiety and depression and to consolidate his/her personality. Three sisters with psycho-motor delay of genetic origin were started on a program of physical activity tailored to their needs. Two 36-year-old twins and their 49-year-old sister were observed for nine months in their normal daily routine while carrying out their usual 90 minute physical program three times a week. The main objective of this work was to compare the results achieved by the three subjects, who all followed the same program, in the light of their individual commitment and relational motives. The test results showed overall improvements in day-to-day performance, thus highlighting the belief that physical activity is always beneficial for people with disabilities.