Spina Bifida
A2 mind map for Spina Bifida.
Hope it helps us all.
- Created by: Poofadoofdoof
- Created on: 08-01-13 10:08
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- Spina Bifida
- What are the signs and symptoms?
- Back pain
- Weakness in lower limbs
- Bowel and bladder problems
- Paralysis in legs
- What is Spina Bifida?
- The neural cord fails to fuse in the womb
- Causes nerve damage and spinal deformities
- The neural cord fails to fuse in the womb
- What practitioners would they need?
- Physiotherapist - use movement and exercise to help the spinal area
- GP - prescribe medication for the pain
- Do people with Spina Bifida need any aids or adaptations?
- A wheelchair may be needed if the person is paralysed
- Handrails may need to be added to the bathroom for support
- Wheelchair-adapted doorways
- Chair in the bathroom for sitting on whilst washing
- How can it be prevented?
- Good nutrition throughout pregnancy
- Taking Folic Acid in early stages of pregnancy can prevent it
- What are the signs and symptoms?
- What is Spina Bifida?
- The neural cord fails to fuse in the womb
- Causes nerve damage and spinal deformities
- The neural cord fails to fuse in the womb
- Do people with Spina Bifida need any aids or adaptations?
- A wheelchair may be needed if the person is paralysed
- Handrails may need to be added to the bathroom for support
- Wheelchair-adapted doorways
- Chair in the bathroom for sitting on whilst washing
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