Impaired Physical Mobility
A limitation in independent, purposeful physical movement of the body or of one or more extremities Defining Characteristics: Postural instability during performance of routine activities of daily living (ADLs); limited ability to perform gross motor skills; limited ability to perform fine motor skills; uncoordinated or jerky movements; limited range of motion; difficulty turning; decreased reaction time; movement-induced shortness of breath; gait changes (e.g., decreased walking speed, difficulty initiating gait, small steps, shuffles feet, exaggerated lateral postural sway); engages in substitutions for movement (e.g., increased attention to other's activity, controlling behavior, focus on preillness/predisability); slowed movement; movement-induced tremor Related Factors: Medications; prescribed movement restrictions; discomfort; lack of knowledge regarding value of physical activity; body ma...