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* Cerebral palsy: It is a neurological condition which affects the moverneny, of the body parts. It may be caused cither at the time of birth or due 4, | some illness like polio. People with such disability experience difficy}, in body movements and muscle coordination. They may also hay, behaviour related problems or face difficulty in speaking, seeing, etc, | * Spina bifida: A defect in the spinal cord by birth leads to this disabiti, | The lower limbs of the affected persons may be paralysed. They Jo, | control over their intestinal and urinary activities. | * Poliomyelitis: It is an infectious disease caused by the polio virus. It affec, the nervous system and often leads to paralyses of the lower limbs. 1, | legs and body of the affected person become very weak. The person i, | unable to walk or limp. | * Stroke: This is caused when there is a blockage in blood circulation to th. central nervous system. Due to this, an individual may develop sensory disabilities. * Head injuries: An individual may face difficulty in his/her sensory or motor functions in case of a severe head injury. ° Spinal cord injury: People with such injury may face temporary or permanent inability to perform an activity. Such persons usually do not have any control on their intestinal / 1 or urinary activities. Their posture Fig. 4.1: Physical disability | also becomes unstable. | 2, Intellectual disability: According to American Heritage Dictionary| “Intellectual disability is a disorder which occurs with the onset of childhood | and is characterised by limitations in intellectual functions such as reasoning and learning and carrying out the functions of daily life.” Intellectual disability causes difficulty in how a person plans, comprehends and reasons Such people generally have low learning ability. As a result, they face difficulties in communicating with others. They can neither understand what other people say nor they can explain their own thoughts to other people. Intelligence quotient (IQ) is measured by an IQ test. The average IQ of people should be is between 90 and 110. The IQ of People with intellectual disabilit¥ is between 70-75 per cent or below. They face difficulties in reading, writing and solving mathematical problems. They also face difficulties whil? YD Introduction to Physical Education-XI ves OF DISABILITY, ITs CAUSES AND NATURE . be divided ; melt may be divided into four types: [istetiectuat Disabitty ] [_ Cognitive Disability Sensory Disability sjoskeletal Disability se Neuromuscular Disability 1, Physical disability: Physical disability affects a person's ability to walk, run or perform his/her daily chores independently! In other words, it affects a person's mobility and manual skills! He/she often requires the help of some other person or equipment (like wheelchair, crutches, etc.) to assist him/her with mobility. Physical disability may be caused due_to the following two factors: (a)Genetic factors —_(b) Accrued factors Injuries incurred during pregnancy or at the time of birth may lead to physical impairment. Further, accrued factors like sudden accidents, any disease, deadly infections or any disorder may also lead to a disability. Genetic factors are also responsible for such disabilities. Physical disability can be further categorised as: (i) Musculoskeletal disability (ii) Neuromuscular disability (i) Musculoskeletal disability: This may be defined as the inability of the bones or muscles to perform the required movements. Such disability may be characterised as: * Deformity in any body part. oO: nai dystrophy: Improper development of the connective ° ti race during the growth years makes the bones soft. As a result, Issut «divi stural deformity. individuals vophy. Due io. genetic factors the muscles gradually ¢ Muscular : : k. become we fined as the inability of a person igability: be de! is ee * ities because of an illness or disorder of he oe mples vf the neuromuscular disability include: tem, Exa (ii) Neuromuscul to perform his/ the nervous SYS physical Education and Sports for CWSN WD . environment, A disorder may be caused due to biological te enatal care, ete, it Hct Benetic factors, complications at birth, improper prenatal Sart: I inj inherited by the children from their parents or occ jury, improper development. . However Initially, the symptoms of a disorder may seem ne ed and a clearly visible at a later stage. For example, feeling er and resentn Moyes inability to express emotions, frequent outbursts of os a untreates; ci Early diagnosis and treatment of a disorder is advisable. ed for, long time, it may lead to a disability. Table 4.1: Differences between Disability and Disorder Si. No, Feature Disability Disorder 1. Definition Disability is an impairment which — affects activities, capabilities and growth of an individual. Disorder is an ailment which distur, the normal functioning of a individual. 2. Causes Main cause of disability is the weakness of any organ or body part which hinders normal functioning of that body part. Main cause of disorder is shor deviation in the functioning ¢ organs. 3. Occurence It may be by birth or may develop after birth, In the beginning symptoms ¢ disorder may be normal but aftet some time the symptoms are cleat visible, 4. Affected body part Disability is related to body parts. 5. | Treatment Treatment of disability is not possible. It is difficult. to bring a person with disability back to the normal State. | Disorder is Primarily related to brait or functioning of brain Disorder can be cured if diagnos®! at an early stage. Such person cot Come back to the normal state. However, if disorder is not treated on time, it may become a cisaill! accorcing t0 World Health Org -

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