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 What is dysarthria?
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Dysarthria is a speech impairment caused by an underlying motor condition. People with dysarthia can't properly control the muscles needed for speech. This causes speech to become slurred or distorted, making it hard to understand. Dysarthria can be... Full Answer
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- Q Should I talk to my doctor about dysprosody?
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Dysprosody is very rare and the chances that you have it are extremely unlikely. However, if you have suffered a traumatic brain injury, stroke, or other form of brain damage and have noticed a change in your speech, consult a medical professional. There... Full Answer
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- Q Does dysarthria affect children differently than adults?
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Dysarthria is a speech impediment that has similar effects in both children and adults. In both cases, a failure to properly control the muscles needed for speech results in slurred or distorted language, which can be difficult to understand. In both... Full Answer
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- Q How does Social Security determine that a person is disabled?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineThe Social Security Administration (SSA) will check to see if your situation falls into the very strict definition of disability (it’s specified by law, so there’s no messing around here). So you’re probably wondering what that... Full Answer
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- Q Is there support for families of veterans who have suffered polytrauma?
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Anytime you suffer a major injury, the emotional and physical trauma extends to your family. They’re hurting in ways you probably don’t know and need a support system to get through this challenging and difficult time while you heal. Check... Full Answer
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- Q How can therapeutic recreation benefit veterans whose legs are paralyzed?
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If you are an injured veteran whose legs are paralyzed, or you have suffered a spinal cord injury, the staff at a well-designed therapeutic recreation program can give you the personalized attention that will help you take your rehabilitation to the next... Full Answer
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- Q How can therapeutic recreation benefit me as a veteran who is an amputee?
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If you are a veteran who has lost one or more limbs, the staff at a well-designed therapeutic recreation program can help you take your rehabilitation to the next level. Sarah Williams Volf, Director of Challenge Aspen Military Opportunities (CAMO),... Full Answer
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- Q What is occupational therapy?
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Dr. Faryl Saliman Reingold, Occupational TherapyOccupational Therapy, or "OT," is a health care field dating back to 1917 when "occupation" meant "how you occupy your time" with activities ranging from the practical (self-care, home management, etc.) to paid and unpaid work to leisure. OT... Full Answer
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- Q What is physical therapist for prostheses rehab?
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A physical therapist is a key player on your rehabilitation team. This healthcare professional has a background in anatomy and kinesiology (study of movement). With physical therapy, you can begin to accept your limb loss and regain control of your life... Full Answer
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- Q What are the most common causes of paralysis?
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Of the cases of paralysis in the United States, stroke is the most common cause (29 percent). That is followed by spinal cord injury (23 percent) and multiple sclerosis (17 percent). Other causes of paralysis include cerebral palsy (7 percent), polio (5... Full Answer
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