paraplegics
Lower body paralyzed
Paraplegics are people with paraplegia—paralysis of the lower body, typically affecting both legs and often the trunk.
The condition usually results from spinal cord injury or disease.
The building was retrofitted with ramps for paraplegics and other wheelchair users.
The singular is paraplegic, which also functions as an adjective: paraplegic patients.
Seated conveyance for mobility-impaired
- manual wheelchairHuman-powered wheeled mobility device
- power wheelchairMotorized seated mobility aid
- scooterTwo-wheeled standing vehicle
- transferMove between locations
curb cut · ramp · lift · accessible parking · public transport · sidewalk · wheelchair sports · racing chair
Damage to backbone's neural tissue
- paralysisLoss of muscle function
- tetraplegiaParalysis affecting all limbs
- monoplegiaParalysis affecting one limb
- spasticityPathological muscle tightness
muscle atrophy · sensory loss · incontinence · pressure sores · chronic pain · neuropathy · neurological disorder · impairment
Disability-compensating devices and software
- home modificationsAlterations to residential property
- accessible designCreation usable by everyone
- adaptive equipmentDevices modified for disabilities
- voice recognitionTechnology identifying spoken language
smart home · environmental controls · adaptive clothing · adaptive sports · sit-ski · wheelchair basketball · wheelchair rugby · wheelchair tennis
Protections for impaired individuals
- ADAThree-letter abbreviation, multiple meanings
- inclusionBeing made part
- barrier-freeWithout physical obstructions
- self-determinationControl over one's fate
empowerment · independence · community · representation · awareness · accommodation · equality · activism
Treatment restoring bodily function
- occupational therapyRestoring practical life abilities
- neuroplasticityBrain's self-rewiring ability
- strengthening exercisesMovements that build muscle
- range of motionJoint's movement capacity
skin care · outpatient therapy · inpatient rehabilitation · hydrotherapy · electrical stimulation · peer support
wheelchair
Seated conveyance for mobility-impaired
- manual wheelchairHuman-powered wheeled mobility device
- power wheelchairMotorized seated mobility aid
- scooterTwo-wheeled standing vehicle
transfer · curb cut · ramp · lift · accessible parking · public transport · sidewalk · wheelchair sports · racing chair · casters
spinal cord injury
Damage to backbone's neural tissue
- paralysisLoss of muscle function
- tetraplegiaParalysis affecting all limbs
- monoplegiaParalysis affecting one limb
spasticity · muscle atrophy · sensory loss · incontinence · pressure sores · chronic pain · neuropathy · neurological disorder · impairment · nerve damage
assistive technology
Disability-compensating devices and software
- home modificationsAlterations to residential property
- accessible designCreation usable by everyone
- adaptive equipmentDevices modified for disabilities
voice recognition · smart home · environmental controls · adaptive clothing · adaptive sports · sit-ski · wheelchair basketball · wheelchair rugby · wheelchair tennis · handcycling
disability rights
Protections for impaired individuals
- ADAThree-letter abbreviation, multiple meanings
- inclusionBeing made part
- barrier-freeWithout physical obstructions
self-determination · empowerment · independence · community · representation · awareness · accommodation · equality · activism · disability pride
physiotherapy
Treatment restoring bodily function
- occupational therapyRestoring practical life abilities
- neuroplasticityBrain's self-rewiring ability
- strengthening exercisesMovements that build muscle
range of motion · skin care · outpatient therapy · inpatient rehabilitation · hydrotherapy · electrical stimulation · peer support
- Disabilitiesblind, paralysis, vision loss, developmental disability, hearing impairment
- populationspatients, inpatients, outpatients, elderly patients, stroke patients
- patientspatient, inpatients, inpatient, outpatients, outpatient
- Neuro PatientsAlzheimer's patients, epileptics, stroke patients, stroke survivors