Paraplegia

Paraplegia is a physical disability in which a person loses the use of their lower body, including both legs. People with paraplegia face a wide range of challenges in their daily lives related to mobility, fatigue, and other physical disabilities. Paraplegia can be caused by a variety of injuries, diseases, and conditions, such as spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, and stroke. Treatment of paraplegia includes physical and occupational therapy, medication, and assistive technology, such as wheelchairs, walkers, and other adaptive devices. Paraplegia can have a significant impact on a person’s quality of life, but with the help of specialized care and assistance, people with paraplegia can live full and rewarding lives.