Physical Disabilities
Physical disability refers to the impairment or inability to control movements, and the lack of functional and sensory abilities which prevent a person from performing daily activities in an autonomous manner. Typical problems that are derived from physical disabilities are: uncontrolled movements, poor physical coordination, diminished strength and difficulties with fine and gross motor skills.
This type of disability is usually found in extremities. Nonetheless, it may manifest itself in the body as a whole as well as be accompanied by sensory alterations. The most common physical disabilities are:
• Spinal Cord Injury:
It consists in trauma of the spinal cord which may cause movement and/or sensory loss. These injuries are commonly irreversible depending on the make up and scope of the damaged tissue.
• Polio (Poliomyelitis) sequels:
It consists in an acute viral infectious disease which attacks the central nervous system causing muscle paralysis. Children from 5 to 10 years are the most affected by this virus, thus, it is also known as infantile paralysis.
• Amputation:
It consists in the removal or separation of an extremity by trauma or surgery. Usually grouped in three categories: Originated by trauma, congenital and those associated as the outcome of some diseases.
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This type of disability is usually found in extremities. Nonetheless, it may manifest itself in the body as a whole as well as be accompanied by sensory alterations. The most common physical disabilities are:
• Spinal Cord Injury:
It consists in trauma of the spinal cord which may cause movement and/or sensory loss. These injuries are commonly irreversible depending on the make up and scope of the damaged tissue.
• Polio (Poliomyelitis) sequels:
It consists in an acute viral infectious disease which attacks the central nervous system causing muscle paralysis. Children from 5 to 10 years are the most affected by this virus, thus, it is also known as infantile paralysis.
• Amputation:
It consists in the removal or separation of an extremity by trauma or surgery. Usually grouped in three categories: Originated by trauma, congenital and those associated as the outcome of some diseases.
*IFC
