Adapted physical activity

Provided by a specifically trained professional, adapted physical activity (APA) offers sports activities and strengthening exercises adapted to the physical capacities, expectations, needs and psychological state of each patient.

APA intervenes in the orthopaedic, neurological and respiratory rehabilitation processes by using personalised physical exercises that meet the therapeutic objectives. These are determined by the physiotherapy team and the rehabilitation physicians.

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Treatment

The aim of APA is to :

develop the patient's physical condition (muscular strength, cardiorespiratory endurance and flexibility)
improve balance, posture, coordination and girdle dissociation
stimulate cognitive abilities, reactivity and visual-spatial information processing (perceiving and processing information)
to rediscover the pleasure of movement, well-being and the taste for effort
improve emotional potential (motivation, self-confidence)

Adapted physical activity is a complement to the rehabilitation treatment aimed at revitalising the patient and inviting him to practice sport, even after his return home.

Offer

APA treatment includes individual and group sports therapies, as well as aquagym sessions.

They are intended for the post-surgical orthopaedic rehabilitation of patients with knee, hip or shoulder prostheses, or with various spinal disorders. They are also aimed at neurological rehabilitation for patients with neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis, but also for spinal cord injuries and victims of strokes or heart attacks.

APA sessions can also be beneficial in cases of respiratory rehabilitation.

In order to achieve the goals set by the medical/therapeutic team, sports instructors use different equipment or tools for muscle strengthening and rely on a variety of sports disciplines:

In order to develop endurance, they have at their disposal exercise bikes, seated elliptical bikes, a rowing machine and treadmills, including the Alter G, which allows for a partial relief of body weight. Nordic-walking and power-walking coaching is also available.
To develop strength, they use various weight machines and also work with dumbbells, elastics and other muscle-strengthening accessories.
For coordination, balance or just for fun, they offer various sports activities such as table tennis, football, petanque, darts, archery and even climbing.