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Ataxia

Ataxia is the loss of coordination of parts of the body. It affects the parts of the nervous system that control movement and balance. Ataxia is also the name given to a group of neurological disorders called cerebellar ataxias. Neurological means that it relates to the nervous system. Common types of ataxias in the UK are Friedreich's ataxia and spinocerebellar ataxia type 6. Another less common type of ataxia is ataxia telangiectasia.

Deafblindness

Deafblindness is a term that describes a number of conditions involving both visual and hearing impairment. Deafblindness is also sometimes called 'dual-sensory impairment', or 'multi-sensory impairment'. However, throughout this article, the term deafblindness will be used.

Dislexia

People with dyslexia have difficulties processing written information. This can cause problems with reading, writing, and spelling. In the medical community, there are many different definitions of dyslexia. However, most experts agree that people with dyslexia have a difficulty making a connection between written words and letters, and the sounds that they represent.

Sports injuries

Most people get sports injuries through accidents, but professional and competitive athletes often develop overuse injuries. An overuse injury is usually a sprain, strain or fracture to part of the body that has been used repetitively. An example of this is a javelin thrower, who may be vulnerable to arm and shoulder injuries.