Key abbreviations
ID
Identification
Flexion
bending the body part
Hip Abduction Wedge
Keeps the hips apart
ID
Identification
Rotation
turning the joint
Bed Boards
placed under the mattress to prevent it from sagging
ADL
Activities of Daily Living
ROM
the movement of joint to the extent possible without causing pain
Foot Board
Prevents plantar flexion that can lead to foot drop
ROM
Range of Motion
Orthotic
device used to support a muscle, promote a certain motion, or correct a deformity
Trochanter Roll
Prevents the hips and legs from turning outward
PROM
Passive Range of Motion
Postural hypotension
abnormally low(hypo) blood pressure when the person suddenly stands up(postural); orthostatic hypotension
Splints
keep the elbows, wrists, thumbs, fingers, ankles, or knees in normal position