The term physical disabilities often refers to a broad range of disabilities of people facing difficulties in limitation on physical functioning, mobility, dexterity, or stamina. These may include orthopedic and neuromuscular disabilities (such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, rheumatoid arthritis, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, ALS, and other orthopedic difficulties inherent or acquired), as well as sensory disabilities (e.g., visual or hearing impairment), and chronic health issues, cardiovascular or respiratory difficulties. Furthermore, the complexity of a number of diagnoses of physical disabilities often involve identification of difficulties in various aspects and interrelated sectors of the human activity and quality of life. Hence, as Heward (2011) identifies, people with physical disabilities compose an.
