Definitions
an artificial body part that may be internal, such as an artificial knee or hip joint, or external, such as an artificial leg or arm.
prosthesis
An exercise carried out by the therapist or the nurse without assistance from the patient
Passive
emphasize cognitive remediation, helping patients compensate for memory, perceptual, judgment, and safety deficits as well as teaching self-care and mobility skills.
Stroke recovery programs
is used to assess physical condition (e.g., health/illness status), upper extremity functions (e.g., eating, bathing), lower extremity functions (e.g., transfer, ambulation), sensory function (e.g., vision, hearing, speech), bowel and bladder function (i.e., control of bowel or bladder), and situational factors (e.g., social and financial support).
The PULSES profile
movement away from the midline of the body
Abduction
are localized areas of necrotic soft tissue that occur when pressure applied to the skin over time is greater than normal capillary closure pressure
pressure ulcers
An exercise carried out by the patient with the assistance of the therapist or the nurse
Active-Assistive
promote understanding of the effects and complications of spinal cord injury (SCI); neurogenic bowel and bladder management; sexuality and fertility enhancement; self-care, including prevention of skin breakdown; bed mobility and transfers; and driving with adaptive equipment.
Spinal cord injury rehabilitation programs
is used to measure the patient’s level of independence in ADLs, continence, toileting, transfers, and ambulation (or wheelchair mobility). This scale does not address communicative or cognitive abilities.
The Barthel Index
movement toward the midline of the body
Adduction
Any condition that reduces the circulation and nourishment of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (altered peripheral tissue perfusion) increases the risk of pressure ulcer development.
decreased tissue perfusion
An exercise accomplished by the patient without assistance; activities include turning from side to side and from back to abdomen and moving up and down in bed
Active
provide comprehensive services to patients with traumatic or nontraumatic amputation, patients undergoing joint replacements, and patients with arthritis
Orthopedic rehabilitation programs
which contains 15 categories, is a comprehensive assessment scale that includes such areas as medications, pain, nutrition, use of assistive devices, psychological status, vocation, and recreation.
The Patient Evaluation Conference System (PECS)
movement that turns the sole of the foot inward
Inversion
an external appliance that provides support, prevents or corrects deformities, and improves function
orthosis
An active exercise carried out by the patient working against resistance produced by either manual or mechanical means
Resistive
for patients who have had myocardial infarction begins during hospitalization and continues on an outpatient basis.
Cardiac rehabilitation
is a measure of impairment, disability, and handicap and is intended to assess general functional changes over the course of recovery
The Disability Rating Scale (DRS)
movement that flexes or bends the hand back toward the body or the foot toward the leg
Dorsiflexion
Patients with sensory loss, impaired level of consciousness, or paralysis may not be aware of the discomfort associated with prolonged pressure on the skin and therefore may not change their positions to relieve the pressure.
Impaired Sensory Perception or Cognition.
Alternately contracting and relaxing a muscle while keeping the part in a fixed position; this exercise is performed by the patient
Isometric or Muscle Setting
meet the needs of children with developmental and acquired disabilities, including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries.
Pediatric rehabilitation programs
is a minimum data set, measuring 18 self-care items including eating, bathing, grooming, dressing upper body, dressing lower body, toileting, bladder management, and bowel management.
Functional Independence Measure (FIM™)
turning or movement of a part around its axis
Rotation