Unit 46
1.1 Define mobility Mobility is defined as
Being able to move or be moved freely and easily
The ability to move physically
The ability to move a part of the body 1.2 Explain how different health conditions may affect and be affected by mobility Strokes, fractures , muscle weakness or stiffness due to arthritis may make mobility more difficult. With strokes the person may not have good balance and partial paralysis on one side which can make the person more at risk of falling. Operations ­ When a person has an operation they are usually told to rest, how long depends on the severity of the operation and which part of the body is affected. The service user may also experience quite a lot of pain which will and can affect mobility. When you are in a lot of pain you can’t move around like you could if you were pain free, the same can be said for a person with stitches as you don't want to exert too much pressure on the area that has been stitched. There is also the pain medication to take into consideration, there are lots of pain medications that can cause drowsiness along with other side effects, It’s not advised to drive whilst on these types of medication and that would also include the use of a mobility scooter. Amputation – This can quite obviously affect mobility as losing a limb will affect mobility.

1.3 Outline the effects that reduced mobility may have on an individual's well­being Reduced mobility can affect well being