diplegic
Limbs equally affected
Diplegic describes a condition affecting corresponding parts on both sides of the body, particularly paralysis or weakness in both legs.
The term appears in medical contexts, especially regarding cerebral palsy: diplegic cerebral palsy, a diplegic gait.
As a noun, a diplegic is a person with this condition.
Neurological disorder impairing motor function
- spasticityPathological muscle tightness
- physiotherapyTreatment restoring bodily function
- neurologicalOf the nervous system
- motor controlRegulation of bodily movement
rehabilitation · occupational therapy · gait · muscle stiffness · contractures · developmental delay · early intervention · neuromuscular
Seated conveyance for mobility-impaired
- walkerAmbulatory person or aid
- crutchesMobility aids for injured
- ambulationMovement by walking
- assistive devicesTools supporting impaired function
mobility aid · orthotics · parallel bars · adaptive equipment · accessibility · transfers · weight-bearing · locomotion
Even on all sides
- mirroredReflected or duplicated inversely
- left and rightIn all directions
- dual-sidedHaving two working surfaces
cerebral palsy
Neurological disorder impairing motor function
- spasticityPathological muscle tightness
- physiotherapyTreatment restoring bodily function
- neurologicalOf the nervous system
motor control · rehabilitation · occupational therapy · gait · muscle stiffness · contractures · developmental delay · early intervention · neuromuscular · brain injury
wheelchair
Seated conveyance for mobility-impaired
- walkerAmbulatory person or aid
- crutchesMobility aids for injured
- ambulationMovement by walking
assistive devices · mobility aid · orthotics · parallel bars · adaptive equipment · accessibility · transfers · weight-bearing · locomotion
symmetrical
Even on all sides
- mirroredReflected or duplicated inversely
- left and rightIn all directions
- dual-sidedHaving two working surfaces