Paraplegia is paralysis affecting the lower half of the body, usually due to spinal cord injury or neurological disease. It leads to loss of movement and sensation in the legs, often accompanied by bladder, bowel, or sexual dysfunction. Causes range from trauma and infections to congenital conditions. Physiotherapy focuses on improving strength, preventing complications, enhancing mobility with assistive devices, and maximizing independence to improve quality of life.
Causes of Paraplegia:
- Spinal cord injury (trauma, accidents, falls)
- Tumors compressing the spinal cord
- Spinal infections (e.g., tuberculosis, meningitis)
- Multiple sclerosis or other demyelinating diseases
- Congenital conditions (e.g., spina bifida)
- Vascular disorders (spinal stroke, aneurysm)
Symptoms of Paraplegia:
- Loss of voluntary movement in the legs
- Reduced or absent sensation below the injury level
- Muscle stiffness or spasms
- Bladder and bowel dysfunction
- Pressure sores due to immobility
- Circulatory and respiratory complications
- Loss of sexual function
- Risk of osteoporosis and muscle wasting
Rebuild strength and independence with MY PAIN CLINIC GLOBAL—where advanced physiotherapy empowers paraplegia patients to move forward with confidence and dignity.