1: Immobility Flashcards
Define immobility
State in which an individual has a limitation in independent, purposeful physical movement of the body or one or more lower extremities
What are the 9 categories of causes of immobility
- Pain
- MSK
- Endocrine
- Iatrogenic
- Psychological
- Neurological
- Haematological
- Haemodynamic
- Soft tissue
What may cause pain leading to immobility
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Osteolamacia
Malignancy
What are muscular causes of immobility
PMR
Polymyositis
What are soft tissue causes of immobility
Foot problems
Ulcers
Pressure sores
What endocrine disorders may lead to immobility
Hypothyroidism
Addison’s disease
What is a haematological cause of immobility
Anaemia
What is a neurological cause of immobility
Neuropathy
What is a psychological cause of immobility
Inertia
Fear
What is inertia
Depression + dementia
What are iatrogenic causes of immobility
Sedation
Orthostatic hypotension
Hypokalaemia
Anaemia
What are complications of immobility
DVT Pressure sores Constipation Incontinence Contractures
