Associated Challenges
When mobility is limited there are often number of surrounding health challenges such as seizures, recurrent breathing difficulties, and appropriate and adequate intake. Conditions associated with mobility issues include:
Neurologic
- Epilepsy (in 35 percent of cases)
- Autism (in nine percent of cases)
- Cognitive Impairments (in 50 percent of cases)
- Visual Impairment
- Hearing Loss
Respiratory
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
- Asthma
- Aspiration
- Recurrent Respiratory Infection
- Ear Infection
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Sleep Disturbance
Gastrointestinal
- GERD
- Constipation
- Sialorrhea
- Failure to Thrive (FTT)
- Stool Incontinence
- Obesity
Orthopedic
- Contracture
- Bone Deformity
- Osteopenia/osteoporosis
Urologic
- Urinary Incontinence
Oral Health
- Oral Health Issues
Our experts have knowledge of the challenges faced and opportunities to overcome limitations of motion and highly specialized resources to address associated health challenges.
Take the Next Step
The key next step for parents is finding the best care for your child. Our multidisciplinary team includes a range of specialists to help with even the most complex mobility challenges.