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Concussion- A concussion may result when the head hits an object or a moving
object strikes the head. A concussion can result from a fall, sports activities, and
car accidents. Significant movement of the brain (jarring) in any direction can
cause unconsciousness.

Quadraplegia- Paralysis of all 4 extremities

Hemiplegia- Paralysis of one side of the body

Paraplegia- paralysis of lower portion of the body

Guillain-Barren Syndrome- A disorder characterized by progressive
paralysis, usually beginning in the legs and sometimes ascending to
involve arms and respiratory muscles caused by misdirected
immune response that impairs nerve function

Multiple sclerosis- A chronic demyelinated disease of the nervous
system that may cause partial paralysis, changes in speaking ability,
inability to walk, etc.(Wikipedia)

Parkinson disease- A progressive neurological disease occurring mostly
in adults. Marked by tremors, muscle weakness, changes in posture and
gait as a result of deficiency of dopamine. Dopamine is a
neurotransmitter (or chemical in the brain) that either increases or
reduces the activity of neurons (nerve cells). Parkinson’s disease,
attention deficit disorder, and schizophrenia all involve abnormalities in
the dopamine system.(Wikipedia)