What is the rate of incidence of mobility impairments?

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Mobility impairments are very common. They range from minor, temporary loss of mobility in a particular body part to permanent, full-body paralysis. An estimated 25 million people in America have some level of impaired movement, although most do not require equipment like canes or wheelchairs to help them get around.

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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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