Thursday, August 15, 2024

WHAT IS A PHYSICAL DISABILITY?

INSIGHTS FROM THE UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION


People with physical disabilities are served by dozens of nationwide nonprofit advocacy groups that raise funds for research, treatment, adaptive equipment, mobility devices, job training, educational opportunities, quality of life, political advocacy and other efforts that champion inclusion in all aspects of daily life.

Longstanding nonprofits include, but are not limited to, United Spinal Association, United Cerebral PalsyArthritis FoundationMuscular Dystrophy AssociationNational Multiple Sclerosis SocietyEpilepsy Foundation and Spina Bifida Foundation.

Most people with physical disabilities can benefit from a licensed physical therapist.

Hospitals have in-patient physical therapy for people recovering from surgery or treatment.

Outpatient physical therapy clinics have significantly grown in the 21st century.

A physician usually writes a prescription, and the PT analyzes X-rays and medical reports.

The physician then interviews the person while creating a course of treatment.

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