Models of Disability
Aims to cure disability to the fullest extent possible
Medical Model
Non-communicable illnesses that are prolonged and do not resolve spontaneously
Chronic Diseases
This condition affects movement and posture due to early brain developmental differences.
Cerebral Palsy
Training that focuses on improving balance and reducing falls risk is important for individuals experiencing this type of impairment.
Parkinson's Disease
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Critiqued for ignoring the physical reality of disability
The Social Model
Co-morbid condition
This is associated with impaired adaptive behaviour.
Intellectual impairment
SCI
Providing adaptations tailored specifically to the needs of each student with disability is an example of this.
Differentiated instruction
From this perspective, disability is not a social identity
Many Indigenous Peoples' perspectives on disability
PWD are significantly less likely to meet these than their non-disabled peers.
Physical Activity Guidelines
This process, involving damage to the protective covering of nerves, is a hallmark of MS.
Demyelination
This psychological approach helps individuals reframe pain and stay active
Cognitive-behavioral approaches
You can determine if the participation context (segregated, integrated, inclusive) by considering these factors.
For whom was it created? What can participate? Can people participate together?
This ICF component describes involvement in life situations such as work, sport, or social activities.
Participation
This concept reflects how individuals perceive their life relative to their expectations and goals.
Quality of Life
This common MS symptom can significantly impact participation in physical activity and is not relieved with rest.
Fatigue
Individuals with this impairment are recommended to achieve at least 30 min 2X/week moderate intensity exercise and strength train 2x/week
Multiple Sclerosis
There are currently no physical activity guidelines specific to this impairment type.
Cerebral Palsy
Lack of education on the social model of disability in medical school curriculum results in doctors relying on a medical understanding of disability and represents this type of barrier.
Systemic
Becoming a better person or experiencing a sense of purpose is associated can result from this.
Care taking
This distinction refers to whether any motor or sensory function remains below the level of a spinal cord injury.
Complete vs incomplete
Osteoporosis is a risk among individuals with this chronic condition - mitigating the risk of a fall or break is important when supervising exercise.
SCI
These are risks that naturally occur in physical activity (e.g., falling).
Inherent risks