Word Prefix
Root Word
Word Suffix
SOAP Symbols
Modalities
100
ab
What is away from
100
sterno
What is sternum
100
algia
What is painful
100
=
What is equal to
100
modality used to target our lymphatic system
What is MLD, manual lymphatic drainage
200
ad
What is toward
200
vertebro
What is vertebral column
200
osis
What is condition of
200
X
What is times or repitition
200
relaxing, slow moving, superficial massage
What is Swedish
300
hyper
What is above normal
300
thorac
What is Chest
300
ectomy
What is removal of
300
prn
What is as needed
300
massage that targets the connective tissue that lies around every muscle, muscle fiber, organ, and bones
What is MFR myofascial release
400
hypo
What is below normal
400
gastro
What is stomach
400
phobia
What is irrational fear
400
WNL
What is within normal limits
400
modality that targets deep muscles and trigger points
What is Deep Tissue/Trigger Point Therapy
500
dys
What is difficult
500
neuro
What is Nerve
500
stomy
What is opening
500
B/L
What is bilateral
500
modality that focuses on stretching or rehabilitating injuries
What is Sports Massage
M
e
n
u