Adaptive Sports in the Rehabilitation of the Disabled Veterans.

Sports are ingrained in our society and are part of being a human. Through the Armed Forces, military personnel and veterans are trained and adapt to the learned behavior of perseverance, comradery, and teamwork, putting them in an ideal situation for using adaptive sports as a rehabilitation modality. Integrating sports into this unique population of disabled individuals helps to produce productive members of society. This article outlines the challenges and benefits of adaptive sports for veterans. Published by Elsevier Inc.