Physical and Mobility Impairment Information | Publications
Summary: The Disabled World collection of information on physical and mobility impairments offers a wide array of articles and papers covering topics such as spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, and the use of assistive devices like wheelchairs and prosthetics. These publications aim to provide valuable insights, practical advice, and engaging content for individuals living with disabilities, seniors experiencing mobility challenges, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of these conditions. The information can be helpful for learning about different impairments, exploring coping mechanisms, and discovering resources, often presenting perspectives and knowledge that can be both informative and thought-provoking. The information is useful for those with disabilities, seniors, and anyone seeking a better understanding of the challenges and issues related to mobility impairments.
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
|---|---|---|
| Dystonia: Types, Causes and General Overview Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions, which force certain parts of the body into abnormal, sometimes painful, movements or postures.. | 2015/10/28 2018/10/28 | |
| Foot Drop: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments Information regarding foot drop, a sign of an underlying muscular, neurological, or anatomical issue. | 2015/07/09 2021/08/09 | |
| Dopa-Responsive Dystonia: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments Information regarding Dopamine-responsive dystonia (DRD), a genetic movement disorder which usually manifests during early childhood. | 2015/05/01 2021/08/18 | |
| Family Members, Friends, and Caring for People with Mobility Disabilities Ways people can help family members who have a permanent or temporary disability involving mobility impairment. | 2011/09/06 2018/10/08 | |
| Prenatal Heart Defects in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Cases Spinal muscular atrophy is caused by loss of a gene known as SMN1. | 2010/09/28 | |
| Spinal Muscular Atrophy May Also Affect the Heart It may be important to monitor heart function in patients with spinal muscular atrophy. | 2010/08/11 2010/09/28 | |
| Movement Disorder Symptoms Lessened by Antibiotic Drug candidates for uses in treatment of dystonia Parkinsons disease and other neurological disorders. | 2010/03/10 | |
| Natural Hormone may Protect Muscle from Atrophy Researchers have found a potential new treatment for the common problem of muscle atrophy. | 2009/06/12 | |
| Weight Gain Early in Life Leads to Mobility Disabilities in Adulthood Carrying extra weight earlier in life increases the risk of developing problems with mobility in old age. | 2009/04/07 | |
| Spinal Muscular Atrophy Genetics BMC Medicine details the first research focused on human muscle tissue atrophied due to a genetic condition. | 2009/04/07 2020/03/25 | |
| Friedreich's Ataxia: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Friedreich's Ataxia an inherited disease that causes progressive damage to the nervous system resulting in muscle weakness speech problems and heart disease. | 2009/04/01 2023/01/28 | |
| Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease: Symptoms, Types, Treatment Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT) is a slow progression of weakness in the muscles as well as atrophy or wasting in the feet lower legs forearms and hands. | 2009/03/11 2024/06/09 |
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