Terminology
An injury of the ligaments within a joint
A sprain
Specialize in treating athletic and physically active individuals
Athletic Trainer
Individually set for each patient by professionals
Goals
Includes treatment of disorders that relate specifically to children
Pediatric Physical Therapy
A framed device with four feet and handles to give support to patients that need help with balance and support
A walker
A person's manner of walking
Gait
Specializes in the use of food and nutrition for managing various conditions and improving overall health
Nutritionist
The process of helping a person who has suffered an illness or injury restore lost skills
Rehabilitation
Focuses on the health care management of the physically-active individual that aspires to return to athletics
Sports Physical Therapy
Handheld tool that massages muscles by providing rapid mini bursts of pressure
A massage gun
The ability to move muscles and joints through a full, pain-free range of motion
Flexibility
Assists patients in increasing their ability to function in their own environment
Occupational Therapist
Physical therapy for the duration of which a patient does not undergo an extended hospital admission
Outpatient physical therapy
Working with patients who have either been diagnosed with or who are recovering from cancer
Oncology Physical Therapy
A type of treatment in which heated suction is applied to the skin, decompressing soft tissues
Cupping therapy
The term for redness of the skin
Erythema
Works under the supervision of a physical therapist to implement treatment plans
Physical Therapy Assistant
Physical therapy for the duration of which a patient undergoes an extended hospital admission
Inpatient physical therapy
Work with elderly patients to alleviate pain from arthritis, osteoporosis and general joint stiffness and soreness
Geriatric Physical Therapy
Uses sound waves to penetrate soft tissues
Ultrasound
Instrument used to measure the range of motion in a joint
Goniometer
Specializes in designing, preparing and fitting artificial limbs
Prosthetist
A type of approach that encompasses every aspect of a patients well being
Holistic
Using electricity to monitor, measure, or produce physiologic responses
Clinical Electrophysiology
Device that uses electric current to activate nerves in order to decrease pain
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)