hemiplegics
One-sided paralysis sufferers
Hemiplegics are people affected by hemiplegia—paralysis of one side of the body, typically resulting from stroke, brain injury, or neurological disease.
The term appears in medical contexts and disability discussions: The rehabilitation center developed new therapies for hemiplegics.
As an adjective, hemiplegic describes things relating to this condition: hemiplegic migraine.
Partial loss of movement
- spasticityPathological muscle tightness
- flaccidityLack of firmness
- muscle weaknessReduced contractile capacity
- contracturePermanent tissue shortening
affected side · drop foot · arm weakness · leg weakness · facial droop · immobility · motor impairment · upper limb
Seated conveyance for mobility-impaired
- walking aidMobility assistance device
- caneStick for support
- transferMove between locations
- assistive deviceTool supporting impaired function
ramp · grab bar · adaptive equipment · fall prevention · ambulation · weight shifting · positioning
Brain region controlling movement
- brain lesionDamaged area of neural tissue
- upper motor neuronCentral nervous system motor cell
- cerebral hemisphereLateral brain division
- contralateralOn the body's other side
ipsilateral · neurologist · brain injury · neural pathways · proprioception · apraxia
Insufficient tissue blood supply
- hemorrhageProfuse discharge of blood
- infarctionTissue necrosis from ischemia
- thrombosisClot forming in vessel
- embolismObstruction in blood vessel
blood clot · aneurysm · TIA · anticoagulant · carotid · MRI · CT scan · neuroimaging
Garments for limited mobility
- button hookTool for fastening buttons
- reacherOne who extends outward
- meal preparationReadying food for eating
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
Treatment restoring bodily function
- occupational therapyRestoring practical life abilities
- mobility exercisesMovements improving joint range
- strength trainingBuilding muscle through resistance
- balance trainingExercises improving postural control
coordination · functional recovery · splinting · bracing · electrical stimulation · relearning · home exercises · outpatient therapy
paresis
Partial loss of movement
- spasticityPathological muscle tightness
- flaccidityLack of firmness
- muscle weaknessReduced contractile capacity
affected side · contracture · drop foot · arm weakness · leg weakness · facial droop · immobility · motor impairment · upper limb · lower limb
wheelchair
Seated conveyance for mobility-impaired
- walking aidMobility assistance device
- caneStick for support
- transferMove between locations
assistive device · ramp · grab bar · adaptive equipment · fall prevention · ambulation · weight shifting · positioning
motor cortex
Brain region controlling movement
- brain lesionDamaged area of neural tissue
- upper motor neuronCentral nervous system motor cell
- cerebral hemisphereLateral brain division
contralateral · ipsilateral · neurologist · brain injury · neural pathways · proprioception · apraxia
ischemia
Insufficient tissue blood supply
- hemorrhageProfuse discharge of blood
- infarctionTissue necrosis from ischemia
- thrombosisClot forming in vessel
embolism · blood clot · aneurysm · TIA · anticoagulant · carotid · MRI · CT scan · neuroimaging · brain damage
adaptive clothing
Garments for limited mobility
- button hookTool for fastening buttons
- reacherOne who extends outward
- meal preparationReadying food for eating
grooming · toileting · self-care · independence · adaptation
physiotherapy
Treatment restoring bodily function
- occupational therapyRestoring practical life abilities
- mobility exercisesMovements improving joint range
- strength trainingBuilding muscle through resistance
balance training · coordination · functional recovery · splinting · bracing · electrical stimulation · relearning · home exercises · outpatient therapy · inpatient rehab