Quadriplegia, or tetraplegia, is paralysis from approximately the shoulders down. Slightly more than half of spinal cord injuries result in quadriplegia. After age 45, the proportion increases markedly. It has been reported that 92% of all sports injuries result in quadriplegia.

Paraplegia is the loss of sensation and movement in legs and in part or all of the trunk, usually resulting from an injury to the spinal cord below the neck. Quadriplegia (also Tetraplegia) is paralysis of all four limbs (from the neck down) resulting from injury to the neck. Fractures or compression of the vertebrae, which cause permanent damage to the spinal cord may lead to loss of sensation, movement, pain management, bladder and bowel control, as well as affecting sexual function.

Paraplegia can be generalised as losing control of movement and sensation from the waist down, the term tetraplegia includes loss of function in the upper body, arms and hands. For further information see Paraplegia, Tetraplegia Back to top

Lesion of the spinal cord that results in paralysis of certain areas of the body, along with the corresponding loss of sensation. Paraplegia refers to paralysis from approximately the waist down and quadriplegia refers to paralysis from approximately the shoulders down. Most spinal cord injuries result in loss of sensation and function below the level of injury, including loss of controlled function of the bladder and bowel.

Yes. The Natural-Fit Handrim is designed for a person with paraplegia or with good hand function because its design incorporates a grip that uses the thumb.