Nerve fibres are delicate structures and can easily become damaged through poor moving and handling techniques. 1.2 There are a number of conditions that can have an impact on the correct movement and positioning of people. Arthritis People suffering with arthritis often have stiff painful and sometimes swollen joints and frequently have limited movement in the affect areas. Care needs to be taken when moving or positioning arthritic people, to reduce the possibility of causing pain and discomfort. You also need to be aware of the limited movement of arthritic joints and not attempt to move these beyond their limits.
We need to understand that elderly people are not as supple as younger people and even if they do not suffer movement restriction through a medical condition. They bruise easier too and so great care has to be taken when handling, moving and positioning them especially when assisting them to sit up or when using the hoist strap. Failure to follow the care plan and any presenting conditions can lead to causing the individual injury, pain and discomfort. It may also lead to legal action being raised. 1:2 Describe the impact of specific conditions on the correct movement and positioning of an individual.
If an individual has suffered from a stroke they may have restricted mobility in the affected side of their body, they may be unable to stand or to balance and may have difficulty moving their arm/hand to carry out day to day tasks. Outcome 1 Question 3 If an individual is unable to carry out tasks due to a lack of mobility they may as a result suffer from low self-esteem and feel frustrated with their self for not being able to carry out a particular task. They may be unable to do things when they wish and may have to wait for support or help from a family member or carer. Outcome 1 Question 4 Being able to maintain mobility will have a positive effect on an individual’s wellbeing and well as possibly help improve their physical condition. Maintaining and improving mobility helps the body keep healthy.
The negative side of sensory loss is that they may find it hard to feed themselves, dressing themselves and that their mobility may deteariate. Also, hobbies and interests can have a negative impact on their lives. Some people may also feel alone and scared due to sensory loss. There is support for the deaf and blind to give them a better outlook on life. 1.4 Steps that can be taken to overcome the negative factors could be that you make sure all areas are clear of obstacles so therefore an individual with eye sight impairment might fall over or fall into.
The foot is the furthest limb from the heart, therefore the heart and circulatory system has to work very hard to reach the foot and blood flow may be reduced. Any blood vessel, artery problems in the lower limbs will have a great effect on the body as the blood needs to flow back to heart against gravity using non-return valves. The foot will often be the first part of the body to show bad circulation and other problems in the body. Buy and wear correctly fitting shoes, inappropriate and ill-fitting shoes may cause bunions, corns, callus and in growing toenails. Leather shoes help the skin to breathe; preventing sweat from building up, as this can lead to fungal infections A healthy foot care routine is vital, washing and drying the feet thoroughly, wearing cotton socks.
Back and neck getting up from problems, accidents or injury leading to long term disability, arthritis and any other condition affecting the joints, amputation, fibromyalgia, multi sclerosis, partial or total paralysis, cerebral palsy and head injury. Other conditions such as respiratory and cardiac diseases, epilepsy, diabetes, cancer can all have an impact on co-ordination, dexterity, strength, speed and stamina. Also when people grow older they have difficulty with mobility 1.3 People may have difficulty in moving around because of their age or health, some people may not want to be mobile as it causes them pain and discomfort, sometimes lack of mobility can cause other problems. Example chest infections, urine infections, swollen feet and ankles, loss of independence, deep vein thrombosis, depression. 1.4 People should be encouraged to do every day activities if they are able ie getting up from bed and walking to the bathroom, getting washed and dressed, going up and down stairs, going out for walks, they will be keeping their joints supple and are less likely to rely on other.
The patient/individual/service user may also experience quite a lot of pain which will and can effect mobility. When your in a lot of pain you cant move around like you could if you were pain free, the same can be said for a person with stitches as you don't want to exert too much pressure on the area that has been stitched. There is also the pain medication to take into consideration, there are lots of pain medications that can cause drowsiness along with other side effects, Its not advised to drive whilst on these types of medication and that would also include the use of a mobility scooter. Amputation – This can quite obviously effect mobility especially if the limb(s) amputated are a leg or legs. There are options to have artificial legs/limbs but they don't work in the way that a real leg would.
Unit 56 1.1 As part of a care workers job you have to partake in assisting with the moving and handling of individuals. Having a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology can help reduce the risk of harm to yourself and others when undertaking moving and handling procedures. When moving and positioning individuals, it is important to ensure the individual is not moved more than their body is capable of, as muscles can only move bones at the joint as far as the joint allows. It is also important to move and handle correctly to ensure nerve fibres are not damaged as they are delicate, but also important as they send impulses in the body which enable muscles to relax and contract. There are a few different types of joints in the human body such as ball and socket joints, hinge joints and pivot joints all which allow different types of movement.
Hence it is important to pick the shoes that are specifically designed for such individuals. Running shoes for flat feet Runners often get into trouble by flat feet. Since the flat feet individuals have low foot arch, he/she may lose the balance easily, and has to put an extra effort to get the proper ground support. The shock absorption mechanisms for these people are less; moreover, he may be prone to consequent injuries often. However, do not concern about these issues anymore.
As Dr. Gomez explained, people are considered to be constipated if their stools are hard, dry and need more strain to pass. Nevertheless, there is some advice that if followed right, constipation will be a thing from the past. The first thing to do in order to start moving your bowels is to include an exercise program. According to The New Year Resolution Magazine, “Lack of exercise makes you lazy, so it is your internal organs and bowels too”. For example, with easy exercises including walking,