[Parasport and neuromuscular diseases].

The benefits of physical activity, on an organic and psychological level, have been demonstrated. In patients suffering from a neuromuscular disease, adapted physical activity and parasport are also means of combating a sedentary lifestyle which adds to that imposed by the disease. Whatever the motor skills of the subject, whether he walks or not, whether he has good upper limb strength or only minimal preserved distal function, a parasport can be practiced. Indeed certain disciplines are possible for patients with very weak motor functions. One of the missions of those involved in the life course of the person suffering from a neuromuscular disease is to talk about this subject. It is essential to make the patient, from a very young age, and their caregivers aware of this field of possibilities and its importance - all respecting possible contraindications or partial incapacities. Supporting a parasport practice means having to "get out of the hospital" and interact with local collaborators, to facilitate orientation, organize the initiation and introduction of the activity in the daily life of the patient. The time given to the patient and his caregivers to address this subject and guide them illustrates the overall care for this patient and the concern for his inclusion and his physical and mental health.