...University of Santo Tomas College of Education España, Manila Report about Physical Disabilities Presented to the Faculty of the College of Education In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements in PSED9: Introduction to SPED Submitted to: Asst. Prof Maripia Rabacal By: Jenina Micah F. Cadelina Emy Ruth R. Caparros 3PSED1 August 28, 2013 Physical Disabilities * A condition that incapacitates the skeletal, muscular and/or neurological systems of the body to some degree. * It has no concurrent mental disability * Children with disabilities prefer to use the term “Physically Challenged” According to IDEA… * People who experience physical disabilities are considered as “Orthopedically Impaired” (Having a severe orthopedic impairment that adversely affects a child’s educational performance.) Two Groups of Disabilities 1. Neuromotor Impairments 2. Muscular or Skeletal Conditions Neuromotor Impairments * These are conditions caused by damage to the CNS (the brain and the spinal cord) * Problem: Neurological messages sent to them are faulty or interrupted. Different Kinds of Neuromotor Impairments A. Seizure Disorders B. Cerebral Palsy Muscular/skeletal conditions (Musculoskeletal Conditions) * Conditions affecting muscles or bones and resulting in limited functioning. * Individuals with these conditions usually have trouble controlling their movements. * Most children with...
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...interdisciplinary team is involved in a mobility plan for all patients admitted the unit. Early weight-bearing and ambulation is encouraged. Control of schedule for mobilizing patients out of bed is the responsibility of members in physical therapy department. Each patient may be up for about two hours, the number of patient to be up and the time they should be up is posted for both day and night shift. For vented patients the Respiratory therapist, the nurses and the nursing assistant together as team is responsible for getting these patients out of bed. Strict attention is placed on the patient’s nutrition in order to restore muscle mass. Critical illness myopathy is a major complication in critical care unit patients affecting peripheral nerves muscles and neuromuscular junction resulting in muscle weakness and paresis. “Early mobilization or kinesiotherapy have shown muscle weakness reversion in critically...
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...Prader Willi Syndrome “Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare disorder present at birth that results in a number of physical, mental and behavioral problems. A key feature of Prader-Willi (prah-dur VIL-ee) syndrome is a constant sense of hunger that usually begins after the first year of life. People with Prader-Willi syndrome want to eat constantly and usually have trouble controlling their weight. Many complications of Prader-Willi syndrome are due to obesity. If your child has Prader-Willi syndrome, a team of specialists can work with you to manage your child's symptoms and reduce the risk of developing complications.” (Mayo Clinic Staff, 01 May 2013, page 1). “Prader-Willi syndrome is caused by a gene missing on part of chromosome 15. Normally, your parents each pass down a copy of this chromosome. Most patients with Prader-Willi syndrome are missing the genetic material on part of the father's chromosome. The rest of patients with this condition often have two copies of the mother's chromosome 15. The genetic changes occur randomly. Patients usually do not have a family history of the condition.” (Cooke DW, Divall SA, Radovick S, 07 May 2012, para. 2) “Metabolism is a term that is used to describe all chemical reactions involved in maintaining the living state of the cells and the organism. Metabolism can be conveniently divided into two categories: * Catabolism - the breakdown of molecules to obtain energy * Anabolism - the synthesis of all compounds needed by the...
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...Down syndrome Development Psychology Down syndrome Love a four letter word that many will take and throw around as though the word is a ball to be toyed with. One seeks to have someone say “I love you” no matter what their ability is as being mentally challenged or not. A parent does not love his or her child any less if he or she suffers an illness such as that of Down syndrome (DS). In order to completely understand how the love of a mother and father can be given to a child with such a disability, the individual needs to gain an understanding of what Down syndrome is. The reader of this paper will learn how Down syndrome got the name, what Down syndrome is, the case for this disorder, the facts that are known of Down syndrome. The methods used to test and find DS before the birth of a child. Statistical facts, the medical conditions which are present, how parents and teachers work with those born with DS. How the eating habits, sexuality habits of males and females with Down syndrome are viewed. The length of the life expectancy for someone who is challenged with DS compared to someone that is not mentally challenged. The last thing that I will cover within this paper is that of foundations that have been created to conduct research and treatment for those with Down syndrome and to answer the question that many may have as to there being a cure for Down syndrome. Down syndrome a term that many are familiar with in the United States; the scientific name...
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...Electrotherapy modalities in the form of ultrasound, laser, microwave diathermy, cryotherapy.3The initial treatment for plantar fasciitis is targeted at increasing dorsiflexion range of motion by strain the gastrocnemius-soleus musculature.12 Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and muscle energy technique other than above mention management technique advanced...
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...She required daily support from her caregiver/niece who was responsible for providing transportation and assistance with ADL and care. Secondary to the patient’s MS, she presented with generalized weakness of the left side greater than the right, decreased muscle tone of the left quadriceps and lateral displacement of the left patella. She noted increased pain around the lateral aspect of the left knee, which increased with prolonged standing and walking, and a sensation of giving away when...
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...Cerebral palsy (CP) is a term that encompasses a group of non-progressive syndromes of posture and motor problems next to lesions in the brain from early development (Appleton & Gupta, 2001). This disorder is caused by disturbances to the fetal or infant central nervous system (Jones, Morgan, Shelton, & Thorogood, 2007). There are two types of cerebral palsy, spastic and non spastic (Jones, Morgan, Shelton, & Thorogood, 2007). CP has a variety of signs and symptoms that coincide with other neurodegenerative disorders. The clinical signs of cerebral palsy are the following: muscle tone abnormalities, impaired motor coordination and control, dysarthria, and fine motor dysfunction. In some cases these are associated with cognitive impairment (Jones,...
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...Mission Statement My career mission is to become a practicing physical therapist in an outpatient clinic. By doing this I will help rehab people back to health after an injury. Vocational Objectives Some vocational objectives I have are to obtain a clinical position in a Physical Therapy facility that emphasizes Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Another objective that I have is to work for a professional sports team as their physical therapist. The final objective is to have a private office to run my own therapy business. Strengths My StrengthsQuest results were strategic, ideation, maximizer, individualization, and intellection. Strategic means I am especially talented in the Strategic theme and create alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, I can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues. Ideation means I am especially talented in the Ideation theme and I am fascinated by ideas. I am able to find connections between seemingly disparate phenomena. Maximizer means I am especially talented in the Maximizer theme and focus on strengths as a way to stimulate personal and group excellence. I seek to transform something strong into something superb. Individualization means I am especially talented in the Individualization theme and am intrigued with the unique qualities of each person. I have a gift for figuring out how people who are different can work together productively. Intellection means I am especially talented in the Intellection theme and...
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...considered a degenerative disorder, its symptoms usually become more severe if the patient also has a degenerative disorder such as arthritis. First, a patient must have experienced continuous pain in all four quadrants of the body for at least three months (Wolfe et al., 1990). Doctors will usually order many tests in order to rule out other conditions that might be confused with fibromyalgia. The key diagnostic tool for FMS is the tender point exam. No more than 4kg/1.54km2 of pressure is applied to 18 specific points (see Table 1). If there is significant pain in at least 11 of the 18 points, the patient may be diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Table 1: Tender Point Sites (Wolfe et al., 1990) |Occiput: bilateral, at the suboccipital muscle insertions. | |Low...
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...athletic lifestyles, there is an increased risk for injury as well as specific injuries that correlate with a respective sport. There is a particular disease that can occur in a number of sports activities called Osgood-Schlatter disease (OSD). It is named after two surgeons who originally founded the diagnosis in 1903. The biggest aspect of Osgood-Schlatter (OS), is that its target population are adolescents during periods of growth. The condition is not a disease that causes permanent or long-term disabilities. This paper will further discuss the different aspects of OS such as the main cause, common reported symptoms, varying forms of treatment, prevention methods and different physical therapy implications. Cause and Etiology The exact etiology of OS is idiopathic, making it unknown and debated over the years. The common theory is OS is an injury due to overuse. (Whitmore, 2013). It is believed that OS is caused by repetitive, forceful contractions of the quadriceps muscle tendon pulling on the “immature tibial tuberosity” (Tuong, White, 2011). This repeated traction force can be strong enough to pull bone fragments off the tuberosity or in worse cases, pull the proximal portion of the tendon off the tibia causing the tuberosity to become elevated resulting in pain and inflammation (Sullivan, 2014). The reason the condition is viewed at such a high level of importance is because the tuberosity is located on the epiphyseal plate: the site of long bone growth of every adolescent...
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...possible for people with MS-related mobility problems to participate in, and gain significant benefit from, a carefully designed and customized program of regular exercise. THE IMPACT OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Multiple sclerosis is an auto-immune disease of the central nervous system. It degrades the myelin sheath that covers and protects axons or nerve tissue in the body. There is also evidence that the disease damages nerve tissue itself. MS can compromise the ability of nerves to function normally, which can also affect mobility, feeling, and sensory perception. It may also cause fatigue and a loss of muscle mass due to the inability of the patients to exercise adequately. A critical element of treatment is the need to watch for signs of progression of the disease. Multiple sclerosis progression is most commonly measured through a scale called the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS), which focuses largely on a person's ambulatory ability.(n1) Many doctors also use a measurement called the Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite (MSFC), which is a three-part composite assessment that uses a wide variety of individual measures of function including: Timed 25-Foot Walk; 9-Hole Peg Test; and Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test (PASAT).(n4) These measurement tools include a strong focus on mobility, which is a primary consideration in monitoring the health of people with MS. MOBILITY FOR THOSE WITH MS Mobility is simply the quality of being mobile. In a rehab setting...
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...percent or more of time inside homes and or daycare agencies. This large amount of time spent indoors poses an even greater risk due to the increased exposure to home environmental risks such as lead, carbon monoxide, radon, pesticides, and volatile organic compounds. Lead, a neurotoxin that affects both the central and peripheral nervous system. lead exposure effects IQ, cognition, attention, memory, learning disabilities, aggressive behavior, and delinquency. neurological impairments autoimmune reaction long term neuro-cognitive changes. Cardivascular injury Respiratory Illness Carbon monoxide (CO) cause serious health damages to the neurological and cardiovascular systems. Neurological symptoms such as fatigue, headache, confusion, and dizziness, High doses of CO exposure results in loss of consciousness, coma, neuropsychiatric and behavioral impairment, and death. * Exposure to pesticides include headache, dizziness, nausea, papillary constriction, and excessive perspiration and salivation. (CDC, 2007). * Severe exposures can result in muscle weakness, bronchospasms, convulsions, and death. Acute ingestion or inhalation exposure can result in asthma symptoms, neurological symptoms such as tremor, salivation, and seizures. Dermal exposure can also result in abnormal skin sensations such as burning, rash, and skin irritation (CDC, 2008). Cezar-Vaz, M., Alves Bonow, C., Fontella Sant' Anna, C., Pereira Rocha, L., Capa Verde de Almeida, M., & Santos...
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...Multiple Sclerosis (MS): An Autoimmune Disease. You are in your mid twenty but you feel fatigue, numbness of extremities, chronic pain, vision problem, etc almost daily. Then sometime, you feel dizzy, vertigo, loss of balance, involuntary muscle spasms, and difficult to move around. You may feel depress and mood swings in addition to these symptoms. What is wrong with you? You are at the age where as young adults with full energize life ahead, ready to take charge of an independent life and assume a various social roles and economic responsibilities like a new career after college and graduate school, begin an intimate romance relationships, or maybe starting a family of your own (Falvo, 2009). What you are experiences are the common symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a Central Nervous System (CNS) disease which affects over 400,000 Americans, and every week about 200 people are diagnosed. Worldwide, it affects about 2.5 million people (NewsRx Health and Science, 2012). Its exact cause is unknown, however the common thought is some unknown virus or gene defect is the blame. To really understand Multiple Sclerosis we will need to look at it definition and history, the statistics of number people afflicted with it, what are the social-psychological challenges of the disease. We will also need to look at what kind of research projects and experiments have been done regarding the disease, what kind of help and support that the community have to offer to its patients,...
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...1. As a nurse you are responsible for being a caregiver toward your client. A nurse is also a patient’s advocate. If you over hear a patient speaking with a friend or a family member about how he or she feels about a medical condition; this information should be considered valuable and vital toward caring for your client. Mr. K made a life threatening comment even if it may have sounded rhetorical it is still considered a threat. As a nurse there is no such thing as empty threats. As a nurse you should report the comment that was said word for word to the charge nurse assigned to the client to relate the information to the doctor. The doctor will then hopefully comfort the patient and recommend any alternatives and ask the client his or her opinion on the matter. I believe that it is ok for a nurse to tell someone something he or she overheard if it is beneficial to the patient care and comfort. 2. As a nurse I would first knock on the door or do something to announce my presence to let the patient know I am about to come into the room. I want my patient to still have their privacy and freedom to share whatever thoughts they have weather it is with me their nurse or their spouse. Upon entering the room I would ask a general question “how are you feeling”? I would not let the patient know that I overheard the comment that he made. I would ask open ended questions. I would keep asking questions while I answering as much questions as possible. I would then ask more direct question...
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...Disorders Dawn Moury Walden University NURS-3015-1,Pathopharmacology 6/15/2013 Cardiovascular disorders include such aneurysms, angina, arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, congested heart failure, coronary artery disease, hypertension, and myocardial infarction. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and the major cause of disability in Americans ("Heart diseases," 2013). The purpose of this paper is to examine and evaluate the prescribed medications of a patient with a cardiovascular disorder who was recently admitted to the hospital with a history of pain in her left shoulder radiating up to her neck. Explanation of new medications and contraindications Mrs. K was admitted to the hospital due to having a 3 day history of pain in her left shoulder radiating up to her neck. She was admitted to the telemetry unit. EKG and enzymes ruled her in for a myocardial infarction and she successfully completed a catheterization and angioplasty. Her past medical history was significant only for hypertension for 10 years which was managed with HCTZ 25 mg daily. She is slightly overweight, and reports that she does not have time to exercise regularly, as she commutes over 1 hour each way to her secretarial job daily. Her meals are irregular, and often consist of convenience foods. Prior to her discharge home, her physician informed her she is now a type II diabetic and has coronary artery disease which he has added three medications to her medication...
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