Diagnostic Tests & Procedures
Process in which radiographic images of a specific section of the body are taken from multiple angles.
What is computerized tomography
Surgical repair of a muscle through plastic surgery.
What is a myoplasty
A drug that relieves pain
What is an analgesic
anterior cruciate ligament
ACL
Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle activity; characterized by shaky, unsteady movements.
What is ataxia
A graphic recording of the contraction of a muscle as a result of electrical stimulation
What is electromygram
Treatment to rehabilitate a patient who has experienced an illness or injury.
What is physical therapy
A drug that reduces inflammation.
What is an anti-inflammatory
activities of daily living
ADL
Wasting away or shrinkage of muscle size.
What is atrophy
Evaluation of involuntary muscular responses with a reflex hammer
What are deep tendon reflexes
Exercises performed to improve or maintain joint mobility and flexibility.
what is range-of-motion therapy
A drug prescribed to suppress smooth-muscle contractions of the bladder, stomach, or intestine.
what is an antispasmodic or anticholinergic
ambulate
amb
Disorder marked by pain, burning, and itching or tingling due to an inflamed median nerve and tendons in the wrist
What is carpool tunnel syndrome
The measurement of range of motion in a joint.
What is goniometry
Incision to the tendon, usually to repair a deformity caused by a shortened muscle.
what is tenotomy
A drug that, in moderate doses, slows down the central nervous system, relieves pain, and induces sleep.
What is a narcotic
history
Hx
Permanent tightening of skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia most commonly due to lack of use or immobilization.
contracture
A noninvasive scanning test that involves use of an electromagnetic field and radio waves to visualize soft-tissue structures.
What is an MRI
Most common first-aid treatment for muscular injuries; often referred to as “RICE.”
What is Rest Ice Compression Elevation
A group of drugs with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties.
what is a nonsteroidal
ambulate
IM
Progressive disease that weakens the muscles of the shoulder and pelvic girdle.
Duchenne muscular dystrophy