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Orthopedic Impairment

Orthopedic Impairment. Jordon Knox. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooQKUYQ_WgQ&feature=fvw. Definition. Orthopedic Impairment is a disability that does not allow an individual to properly perform motor and locomotor functions of the body and limbs.

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Orthopedic Impairment

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  1. Orthopedic Impairment Jordon Knox

  2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooQKUYQ_WgQ&feature=fvw

  3. Definition • Orthopedic Impairment is a disability that does not allow an individual to properly perform motor and locomotor functions of the body and limbs. • Impairments are those that are congenital anomaly(club foot, absence of some member, etc), due to the effects of disease (poliomyelitis, bone tuberculosis, etc), and from other causes (amputations, fractures or burns that cause contractures).

  4. Prevalence • From statistics surveyed in 2003-2004 school year, of the 5,971,495, students receiving special education services roughly 1.1% (68,188) students had orthopedic impairments.

  5. Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries • Results from severe injury to spinal cord • Individual’s will need a wheel chair to be able to get around • Depending on where the spinal cord is damaged at, will determine where paralysis may occur

  6. Spina Bifida • Impairment resulting from development that took place before birth • The lumbar region of the spinal cord is the most common • The cause/causes are not yet known

  7. Foot Deformities • The foot is positioned in an atypical position • Common foot deformity seen in PE is toe walking • Is common among young children but continuous toe walking may indicate neurologic problem • Club Foot is another common foot deformity • The foot is turned inward and walked on the outside edge • The foot is often smaller than normal along with a smaller calf muscle and some shortening of certain tendons

  8. Amputations • Several factors can cause a loss of a limb • Congenital Amputees are born missing a limb • Other reasons involve tumors, trauma, and disease • Prosthetics make locomotor and manipulation possible • Lower limb amputees can be fitted easily with a lower prosthesis • Upper limb amputees have trouble for it is complicated to replicate the function of a hand and fingers

  9. Scoliosis • A lateral curvature of the spinal column • Accompanied by a twisting of the vertebrae • May have a C curve (left or right deviation) or an S curve (lower part curves opposite of upper spine) • Caused by a shortened leg, disease, injury, congenital conditions, and faulty postural habits

  10. Impact on Learning • Many individuals have no cognitive, learning, perceptual, language, or sensory issues • Impact on learning is focused on accommodations for students to have access to academic instruction

  11. Teaching Strategies • Accommodations will vary depending on an individual’s needs • Some accommodations may include • Special seating arrangements • Instruction focused on development of gross and fine motor skills • Securing other assistive devices • Canes • Crutches • Wheelchairs • Specialized exercise equipment

  12. References • Dunn, J. M, and Leitschuh, C. A.( 2010). Special physical education 9th ed. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt. • Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities. (2008). Orthopedic impairments. Retrieved: April 24, 2010 from Project IDEAL web site: http://projectidealonline.org/orthopedicImpairments.php.

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