How Do You Prevent Apraxia?
Apraxia is a neurological disorder. It causes an afflicted individual to lose the ability to make certain physical movements such as lifting an arm, talking or kicking an leg. It can be a disorder caused by developmental issues or acquired through various injuries or conditions usually associated with the head and brain. Learning to understand this disorder and how it affects you can help you to handle and even prevent the disorder. Because apraxia is caused by lesions to the head, head injuries need to be avoided. This includes, but is not limited to, using helmets when riding bikes, motorcycles and more. Wearing a seat belt is not only a legal must in the United States, but can dramatically decrease head injuries due to a car accident. Childproofing your house is essential so when a child falls and hits his head, he is less likely to hit a sharp corner. You can pad these corners with store-bought protectors. Strokes can cause lesions to the brain and give the patient apraxia. Talk to
