Which of the following is an example of a Disability limitation in poliomyelitis?
Correct Answer: Resting affected limbs in neutral position
Description: Resting limbs in neutral position helps prevent overstretching of paralysed muscles, thereby limits fuher disability &;Disability Limitation&; relates to all levels of prevention whereas &;rehabilitation&; refers to taking individual to highest level of functioning ability. Reducing occurence of polio by immmunisation: Primary Level of prevention (Specific Protection) Arranging for schooling of child suffering from PRPP: Teiary level of prevention (Vocational rehabilitation) Providing calipers for walking: Teiary Level of prevention (Medical Rehabilitation) Ref: Essential pediatrics OP.Ghai 10th edition Pgno: 212
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