Musculoskeletal Impairments at Piña Palmera, Mexico : Musculoskeletal Impairments at Piña Palmera, Mexico

Abstract: Aim: The aim of this thesis was to map specific musculoskeletal impairments experienced by adults with physical disabilities at the Piña Palmera rehabilitation center in Mexico and to categorize them according to the ICF. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted through observations and a survey based on predefined questions. The questions covered the individuals’ level of independence, pain, earlier treatment and biggest obstacle in daily life. The participants were observed when they received physical therapy or in their daily work at the center. The results from the survey and observations were later coded according to ICF. The participants were categorized and divided into groups depending on severity of their impairment: mild, moderate and severe. Results: This study includes 17 participants, nine women and eight men. The age of the participants ranged from 22 to 87 years (median: 44). The result shows an overview of the most common impairments that individuals’ who are visiting the center are affected by. The result also shows all the codes for each individual on the ICF-components. Conclusion: The group with severe loss of function had higher level of problem on the investigated components of ICF. Assistive device that should be prioritized is AFO.