Mobility Impairment
Mobility Impairment is a disability that affects movement ranging from gross motor skills, such as walking, to fine motor movement, involving manipulation of objects by hand. Some impairments are caused by conditions present at birth while others are the result of illness or physical injury. This is very common for our elderly population.
Mobility Impairment
A mobility impairment is a disability that affects movement ranging from gross motor skills, such as walking, to fine motor movement, involving manipulation of objects by hand. Some mobility impairments are caused by conditions present at birth while others are the result of illness or physical injury.
Some examples of disabilities and conditions that can have an impact on mobility are:
- Back and neck problems
- Accidents or injury leading to long term disability
- Arthritis and any other condition affecting the joints
- Amputation
- Fibromyalgia
- Multiple sclerosis
- Partial or total paralysis
- Cerebral palsy
- Head injury
Some examples of disabilities and conditions that can have an impact on coordination, dexterity, strength, speed and stamina are:
- Respiratory and cardiac diseases
- Epilepsy
- Diabetes
- Cancer
- AIDS
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