Terminology
Occupations
Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy methods
Assistive Devices
100
The act of walking
What is ambulation
100
assists patients in increasing their ability to function in their own environment
What is an occupational therapist
100
assisting a patient to regain a state of health of the highest level of function possible
What is Rehabilitation
100
applying pressure to promote blood circulation, relaxation of muscles and reduce tension
What is massage
100
tall crutch with shoulder rest & handgrip
What is an axillary crutch
200
Instrument used to measure the range of motion in a joint
What is a goniometer
200
carries out orders for treatments and exercise given by MD
What is a Medical Assistant
200
approach to every aspect of a patients well being
What is holistic
200
strengthens the cardiopulmonary system
What is aerobic exercise
200
slow and steady gait used when a patient uses crutches and can bear weight
What is the four point gait
300
redness of the skin
What is Erythemia
300
specializes in designing, preparing and fitting artificial limbs
What is a prosthetist
300
Individually set for each patient by professionals
What are goals
300
Active and Passive movements to help maintain muscle tone and flexibility
What are ROM exercises
300
Used by a patient that has muscle or weakness on one side of the body or needs help with balance
What is a cane
400
permanent shortening of a muscle around a joint
What is Contracture
400
designs and fits supportive devices such as braces or splints
What is a orthotist
400
needs special attention to physcological problems
What is depression and anger
400
pt participates to a limited extent in range of motion exercises with assistance
What is AAROM (active assist range of Motion)
400
a framed device with four feet and handles to give support to patients that need help with balance and support
What is a walker
500
manner of walking
What is Gait
500
Physician who specializes in therapeutic use of physical agents.
What is a Physiatrist
500
the patient's goals are set & a process is established to begin treatment
What is a formal assessment
500
Pt has someone else move their limbs thru ROM exercises
What is PROM (passive range of motion)
500
used for a Pt that has hemiplegia or general weakness and is unable to ambulate without assistance
What is a wheelchair
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