Quadriplegia

Quadriplegia physiotherapy focuses on enhancing function and independence in individuals with all four limbs affected. Initial assessment assesses specific needs. The treatment includes range of motion exercises, adaptive techniques, and mobility training. Sessions are frequent and long-term to achieve maximal functional gains.

Quadriplegia Symptoms

Numbness/loss of feeling in the body, particularly in the arms and legs;

Paralysis of the arms and legs (and major muscles in the torso);

Urinary retention and bowel dysfunction caused by lack of muscle control;

Difficulty breathing (some quadriplegics require assisted breathing devices); 

cause of Quadriplegia

Quadriplegia is a symptom of paralysis that affects all a person's limbs and body from the neck down. The most common cause of quadriplegia is an injury to the spinal cord in your neck, but it can also happen with medical conditions.