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Provide Support for Mobility
1.1 Define the term mobility
Mobility is the ability to move or be moved freely and easily.
1.2 Explain how different health conditions may affect and be affected by mobility
A wide range of health conditions may affect mobility some of the most common health conditions which affect mobility result from muscular and skeletal disabilities and from ongoing health conditions. These disabilities can include back and neck problems, accidents or injuries leading to long term disabilities arthritis, paralysis , stroke and head injury. Other conditions such as epilepsy, diabetes and cancer can all have an impact on an individual’s coordination strength, speed and stamina.
1.3 Outline the effects that reduced mobility can have on a persons well being
Reduced mobility may have visible physical effects on a person’s well being such as drowsiness, fatigue, chronic and weakness. But also psychological effects including depression, loneliness and low self esteem.
1.4 Describe the benefits of maintaining and improving mobility
Maintaining and improving mobility is essential for good a quality of life. Having poor mobility can cause a person to be dependent on others, taking away their freedom to do as they wish when they wish, this can lead to depression and low self esteem. Maintaining mobility helps individuals keep their independence, hlps to lessen anxiety and reduce the risk of depression. Physical benefits of good mobility include better balance, stamina, strength and joint flexibility. It helps a person to maintain a healthy weight and limit stiffness and joint problems and improves hand eye coordination.
Provide Support for Mobility
1.1 Define the term mobility
Mobility is the ability to move or be moved freely and easily.
1.2 Explain how different health conditions may affect and be affected by mobility
A wide range of health conditions may affect mobility some of the most common health conditions which affect mobility result from muscular and skeletal disabilities and from ongoing health conditions. These disabilities can include back and neck problems, accidents or injuries leading to long term disabilities arthritis, paralysis , stroke and head injury. Other conditions such as epilepsy, diabetes and cancer can all have an impact on an individual’s coordination strength, speed and stamina.
1.3 Outline the effects that reduced mobility can have on a persons well being
Reduced mobility may have visible physical effects on a person’s well being such as drowsiness, fatigue, chronic and weakness. But also psychological effects including depression, loneliness and low self esteem.
1.4 Describe the benefits of maintaining and improving mobility
Maintaining and improving mobility is essential for good a quality of life. Having poor mobility can cause a person to be dependent on others, taking away their freedom to do as they wish when they wish, this can lead to depression and low self esteem. Maintaining mobility helps individuals keep their independence, hlps to lessen anxiety and reduce the risk of depression. Physical benefits of good mobility include better balance, stamina, strength and joint flexibility. It helps a person to maintain a healthy weight and limit stiffness and joint problems and improves hand eye coordination.