Paralysis is the loss of voluntary muscle function due to disruption in nerve signals between the brain, spinal cord, and muscles. It can be temporary or permanent, partial or complete, and may affect one side (hemiplegia), both legs (paraplegia), or all four limbs (quadriplegia). Causes range from stroke and spinal cord injury to multiple sclerosis and nerve compression. Physiotherapy focuses on neuro-rehabilitation, strength training, mobility restoration, and improving independence.
Causes of Paralysis:
- Stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- Spinal cord injury or trauma
- Traumatic brain injury
- Multiple sclerosis or other demyelinating diseases
- Nerve compression (e.g., herniated disc, tumor)
- Cerebral palsy
- Neurodegenerative disorders (e.g., ALS)
- Infections affecting the nervous system (e.g., Guillain-Barré syndrome, polio)
Symptoms of Paralysis:
- Inability to move affected muscles
- Loss of sensation or numbness
- Muscle stiffness or spasticity
- Weakness or flaccidity in limbs
- Impaired coordination and balance
- Difficulty with speech, swallowing, or breathing (in severe cases)
- Reduced reflexes or abnormal reflex responses
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