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Spina Bifida

Spina Bifida . Definitions Causes Characteristics Difficulties Treatments Adaptations. Main Points . C left spine, which is an incomplete closure in the spinal column. Spina Bifida Occulta : (mild). Spina Bifida Meningocele : (moderate).

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Spina Bifida

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  1. Spina Bifida

  2. Definitions Causes Characteristics Difficulties Treatments Adaptations Main Points

  3. Cleft spine, which is an incomplete closure in the spinal column. • Spina Bifida Occulta:(mild). • Spina Bifida Meningocele:(moderate). • Spina Bifida Myelomeningocele:(Server). Definitions

  4. Doctors not sure of exact cause Both genetic and environmental factors. Folic acid deficiency. medicines, that treat epilepsy Excessive alcohol use Exposure to certain chemicals. Exposure to high temperatures. Having diabetes. Obesesity. Causes of Spina Bifida

  5. Impairs the senses • Muscle weakness or paralysis below incomplete closure • affects nerves found in the muscles of the bladder, urethra, and the rectum. • Hydrocephalus • Abnormal development lower brain. • Clubfoot Characteristics

  6. Difficulty with paying attention. • Difficulty grasping reading writing and math. • Difficulty in locomotor and mobility movements. Difficulty in School

  7. No cure for spinabifada Treatment includes surgery, medication, and physical therapy. Spina Bifida Occulta- do not even know they have it. Meningocele- physical therapy and medication. Myelomeningocele- requires surgery Treatment

  8. Assistive devices: braces, crutches, or wheelchairs. Spina Bifida Occulta- can function regularly Meningocele- wear protective braces but can participate in activities. Myelomeningocele- will need: braces/ crutches/ wheelchairs to get around. Adaptaions

  9. Definitions Causes Characteristics Difficulties Treatments Adaptations Summary

  10. Mildest Form of SpinaBifida- Moderate Form of SpinaBifida- Server Form of Spina Bifida- Who’s Been Paying Attention Spina Bifida Occulta Spina Bifida Meningocele Spina Bifida Myelomeningocele

  11. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqUDdxm-qSA&feature=PlayList&p=6127470F795BDB9A&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=4http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqUDdxm-qSA&feature=PlayList&p=6127470F795BDB9A&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=4 Just Like Everyone Else

  12. Cox, Linda. (2001). Spina Bifida Facts Sheet. December 6, 1991. Spina Bifida National Research Agenda. http://www.pecentral.org/adapted/factsheets/spinabifida.htm. Dunn, M. J., & Leitschum, A. C. (2006). Special Physical Education. (8th ed.). Dubuque, IA: Kendall/ Hunt Publishing. Farrell, M. (2008). Educating special children An introduction to provision for pupils with disabilities and disorders. New York: Routledge. Auxter, D., Pyfer, J., & Huettig, C. (2001). Principles and methods of adapted physical education and recreation. Boston: McGraw-Hill. References

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