Movement
moving the hand to put the palm up
What is supination
cryotherapy
what is cold!
both crutches and weak leg are advanced at the same time
what is the 3-point gait
paralysis on lower half of body
what is paraplegia
What does the abbreviation ADL stand for?
What is activities of daily living.
device to support and immobilize an injured part of the body
what is a sling
turning a body part on its axis
what is rotation
red lamp therapy
what is hot!
both crutches forward, weight is transferred forward stopping up to crutches
what is swing-to
what is paralysis of all 4 limbs
what is quadriplegia
What does the abbreviation ROM stand for?
what is range of motion.
Device that temporarily immobilizes joints and bones & consists of a strip or rigid material.
what is a splint
movement of a body part in a circular motion
what is circumduction
paraffin wax bath
opposite foot and opposite crutch advanced forward at the same time
what is 2 point gait
paralysis of one side of the body
what is hemiplegia
What does the abbreviation TENS stand for?
what is transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation
a device to immobilize joints and bones after injury or surgery & is made from plaster or fiberglass.
what is a cast
moving the foot upward at the ankle joint
what is dorsiflexion
hydrotherapy
what is hot
crutches advanced, transfer weight and swing both feet through the crutches stopping in front of crutches.
what is swing-through gait
condition of temporary or permanent damage to axillary nerves from ill fitting crutches.
what is crutch palsy
When lifting, you should use your lower back muscles and bend at the waist. T/F
What is false!
Device that will provide stability and protection to the joint while still allowing the joint to move.
what is a brace
moving the hand so the palm is down
what is pronation
ultrasound
what is hot
move 1 crutch forward, then opposite foot, other crutch advances and then opposite foot.
what is 4 point or alternating gait
Condition of increased pressure in the muscle, leading to impaired blood flow, muscle and nerve damage
what is compartment syndrome
The diagnostic procedure where a needle is inserted through the skin into the muscle and measures the electrical activity of the muscle.
what is electromyography
a devices that will prevent the joint from moving.
what is an immobilizer
The standing position of a non-weight bearing patient using crutches.
What is tripod position
What is the amount of time a hot or cold pack can remain on the site?
what is 15-20 minutes
To ascend and descend stairs, patients should be educated to use which limb for each direction?
What is "Up, Good, Down, Bad"
Position a wheel chair should face when being pushed down a ramp or in/out of elevators?
What area should be avoided when using ultrasound?
What is bone.
What does the acronym CSMT stand for?
color, sensation, motion, temperature