Diagnostics
a noninvasive scanning test that involves use of an electromagnetic field and radio waves
MRI
treatment to rehabilitate a patient who has experienced an illness or injury. Common methods include exercises
Physical therapy
what is anti flammitory
a drug that reduces inflammation
What does "L" mean
Left
what is a strain
the tearing and stretching of a ligament
procedure performed to evaluate the extent to which joints can be moved in a variety of directions
range of motion ROM
surgical repair of a muscle through plastic surgery
myoplasty
a drug that relieves pain include nonprescription pain relievers such as aspirin
analgesic
What does "CPR" stand for?
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
genetic disease characterized by progressive muscular weakness and skeletal muscle deterioration
muscular dystrophy
A graphic recording of the contraction of a muscle as a result of electrical stimulation
electromyogram
most common first - aid treatment for muscular injuries
Rest Ice Compression Elevate
a drug that slows down the central nervouse system relieves pain and reduces sleep
narcotic
What is IM
intramuscular
sudden movement or convulsive muscular contraction
spasm
imaging method involving the use of high frequency sound waves to generate images of structures in the body
sonography
what is range of motion
exercises performed to maintain joint mobility and flexibility
what is antipasmodic
a drug prescribed to suppress smooth muscle contractions of the bladder
computerized axial tomography
what is tendonitis
inflammation of a tendon
imaging technique in which a radioactive substance and a special camera visualize structures and functions in the body
nuclear medicine imaging
incision of tendon usually to repair a deformity caused by shortened muscle
tenotomy
a group of drugs with analgesic aniflammitory properties. This group of drugs is set apart from other drugs
nonsteroidal
What does DMD stand for?
Duchenee muscular dystrophy
an involuntary shaking of a part of the body
tremor