The world health organization defines a disability as any restriction or lack of ability to perform an activity in the manner or within the normal range for a person. Handicaps, on the other hand, are impairments that result from physical disabilities and can limit activities in terms of duration, intensity, and quality. For example, a …
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Paraplegics are often considered unable to drive, but this is not always the case. With modern technology and adapted vehicles, paraplegics can enjoy the same freedom as other drivers. However, how they go about driving a car after becoming a paraplegic varies from person to person. This article will explore how paraplegics drive, what technology …
Paralyzed pregnant women face additional challenges in pregnancy, one of which is that they might not recognize the signs of labor, particularly in women with T10 or higher injuries. This is because the pain in the initial stage of labor is transmitted by the spinal segments T10 to L1 of the nervous system in the …
Paralysis due to a spinal cord injury may be a challenging and demanding experience for anyone, as it limits physical movement and has far-reaching effects. There are also psychological and emotional effects of paralysis due to spinal cord injuries (SCIs), such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sadness, stress, and anxiety. This is why helping a …
FCE is an objective and complete evaluation that analyzes an individual’s ability to perform on-the-job duties as well as activities of daily life after sustaining an injury or condition that might impair their function. It can provide essential information about the most effective treatment or activity program for people with disabilities. Because of this, both …
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Disabilities can be evident, like intellectual disabilities, or they can be inherited or acquired at any time in a person’s life. Approximately 1.3 billion individuals, or about 1 in 6 people, live with a severe disability, making up around 15% of the world’s population. But whenever most people think of disability, they imagine a wheelchair, …
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Caring for a loved one at home can tax your mental and physical health. You must learn proper lifting techniques to avoid harming yourself and the person you are caring for if they have limited mobility. This article will discuss how to lift someone paralyzed or with limited movement off the floor. What happens if …
Many prisoners with disabilities are in solitary confinement, often allegedly for their safety, due to a lack of suitable alternative facilities. The prison atmosphere is difficult to manage for everyone, but it is complicated for those with disabilities. Sadly, approximately two out of every five state or federal prison inmates report a disability. Physically challenged …
There are a variety of ways in which spinal cord injuries affect the brain, depending on the nature and severity of the spinal cord injury. They can cause severe and chronic complications such as brain inflammation, leading to nerve damage, cognitive and affective changes, and depression. Anatomy of Spinal Cord Injury Like an upside-down tree, …
Do you want to know how to tone your stomach while in a wheelchair? Dietary advice typically consists of “eat less, move more.” Some wheelchair-bound individuals have a serious calorie surplus because they don’t get enough exercise. Over time, this will inevitably result in a weight increase. It is estimated that nearly two-thirds of adults …
