Paralysis Managenip Program
Patterns of muscle paralysis differ as well:
1. Localized paralysis: This impacts a specific body area, most commonly affecting regions like the face, hands, feet, or vocal cords.
2. Generalized paralysis: This type varies in extent and is classified as follows:
Diplegia: Paralysis occurs on both sides of the body in the same area, affecting both arms, legs, or both sides of the face.
Hemiplegia: Paralysis affects one side of the body, typically involving both an arm and a leg on the same side.
Monoplegia: This form prevents movement in a single limb, be it an arm or a leg.
Paraplegia: Paraplegia entails paralysis in both legs and sometimes the torso.
Quadriplegia (Tetraplegia): This is the most extensive form of paralysis, encompassing all limbs. Individuals with quadriplegia often experience limited or no movement from the neck down.
Causes of Paralysis:
Paralysis results from issues within the nervous system, which serves as the body's communication and command center. It transmits signals from the brain to various body parts, directing their actions. Damage to the nervous system disrupts the transmission of these messages to muscles. While some individuals are born with conditions like spina bifida causing paralysis, more commonly, traumatic injuries or medical conditions are responsible for impairing muscle and nerve function.
