Physical Disabilities
Physical disabilities can be sensory, where there are problems with sight, hearing or speech, or they may impair motor function, so that movement is restricted or imprecise. Injuries may cause a disability, and disease such as a heart condition may also make normal exertion impossible.
Some disabilities start at birth - congenital disabilities. Others are acquired during life. If you have a disability, it is almost certain that there are many others who do also. Most conditions have support groups or associations that have grown up relating to the problem. These groups may offer specialized help to minimize the effect of the condition.
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- Q How long do mobility impairments last?
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Mobility impairments vary in severity and duration. They range from minor, limited loss of mobility in a particular body part to full-body paralysis. In some cases, it takes several weeks of therapeutic exercise and lifestyle changes to heal the... Full Answer
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- Q Is there a cure for mobility impairments?
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Since there are a range of illnesses, injuries, and conditions that can lead to impaired mobility, there is no one cure. Diseases like polio that can reduce mobility can be vaccinated against, but for the most part, treating impaired movement involves... Full Answer
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- Q What are the symptoms of mobility impairments?
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The primary symptom that defines mobility impairments is the body's lack of a full range of motion. This can be caused by a number of injuries, illnesses, and disorders, each with its own set of symptoms in addition to restricted movement. For instance,... Full Answer
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- Q Are there alternative treatments for mobility impairments?
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People who suffer from mobility impairments as a result of illness, injury, birth defect, or old age tend to use physical therapy to help them recover their mobility. However, some might try alternative treatments in addition to therapy. Yoga, for... Full Answer
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- Q Can mobility impairments be prevented?
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Mobility impairments cannot be prevented completely, but there are some steps you can take to help lower your chances of contracting the ailments that can cause impaired mobility. For instance, you can get immunized against polio, and you can help lower... Full Answer
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- Q Are mobility impairments life-threatening?
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Impaired mobility itself is not usually life-threatening. However, the lack of bodily control can put someone at risk of falling or suffering physical injury, which can in turn be fatal. The lack of mobility can also prevent someone from getting out of a... Full Answer
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- Q Do medications treat mobility impairments?
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Medications do not generally treat mobility impairments directly. Physical therapy is the primary method of direct treatment. However, medicine may be prescribed to ease some of the symptoms of the cause of the mobility problems. For instance,... Full Answer
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- Q What causes mobility impairments?
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Mobility impairments can be caused by a number of sources. Some people are born with conditions that affect their ability to move freely, such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, or muscular dystrophy. Others suffer injuries that paralyze parts of their... Full Answer
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- Q What are mobility impairments?
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Mobility impairments are physical problems that prevent someone from having a full range of motion with their body. People can be born with a mobility impairment, such as cerebral palsy, or they can acquire it from an illness or an accident. Tens of... Full Answer
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- Q Are mobility impairments serious?
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Mobility impairments are serious, life-altering conditions. The most serious cases can lead to permanent paralysis of either body parts or your entire body. Even less severe cases affect the way you live by forcing you to adjust to your physical... Full Answer
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