Aqua-polo - Épisode 4

Aqua-polo - Épisode 4

The video “Aqua-polo - Épisode 4” features Charlene God Gulluc Villaran, a lecturer at STAPS Marseille and member of the cancer sports management laboratory collaborating with the Paoli Calmette Institute. She explains an adapted [[water polo](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00070QEAS?tag=dtdgstoreid08-20)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC4R58TN?tag=dtdgstoreid08-20) project designed specifically for cancer survivors, aiming to improve their physical and psychological recovery.

Project Overview

The program focuses on:

• Enhancing shoulder mobility
• Improving cardio-respiratory fitness
• Promoting overall well-being through a team aquatic sport

[[Water polo](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00070QEAS?tag=dtdgstoreid08-20)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC4R58TN?tag=dtdgstoreid08-20) was chosen because:

• Aquatic activities aid shoulder rehabilitation
• It is a codified team sport
• The Swimmers’ Circle facility offers an ideal setting

Benefits of the Program

The project emphasizes both physical and social benefits:

• Physical benefits:

  • Managing persistent musculoskeletal pain through exercise
  • Buoyancy of water supports joint health and stretching
  • Makes the sport accessible and therapeutic

• Social benefits:

  • Fosters group cohesion among the 17 participants, all former patients

Future Prospects

The initiative is expected to expand to other cities, inspiring similar adapted sports programs for cancer survivors.

Presenters and Sources

• Charlene God Gulluc Villaran, Lecturer at STAPS Marseille and member of the cancer sports management laboratory
• Paoli Calmette Institute
• Swimmers’ Circle (facility host)