Term for slowed movement
Bradykinesia
Another name for a heart attack
Myocardial infarction
Considered a negative cardiovascular disease risk factor
HDL-C (i.e. > or = 60 mg-dl)
Characterized by a clustering of risk factors associated with an increased risk of CVD, Diabetes, and stroke (i.e. usually 3 or more from the following list: hypertension, visceral obesity, dyslipidemia, high blood sugar)
What is Metabolic Syndrome? MetS
Progressive local degenerative joint disease affecting one or more synovial joints
Osteoarthritis - OA
In Parkinson's Disease, the loss of this neurotransmitter contributes to the onset of motor symptoms
Dopamine
Name of the condition caused from atherosclerotic plaque leading to significant stenosis and limitations in vasodilation; results in lack of blood flow to the periphery
PAD
Peripheral arterial disease
Pre-Diabetes or Impaired Glucose Tolerance
Diabetic eye disease
Retinopathy
Autoimmune disease which creates systemic inflammation often in a bilateral presentation (i.e. both hands, elbows, etc.).
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? RA
Most common type of stroke; results from disruption of blood flow to the brain
Ischemic
Index used to gauge the severity of peripheral arterial disease
What is ankle-brachial index (ABI)?
Pain that occurs in the lower extremities with an inadequate blood supply
Claudication pain
a type of nerve damage that can occur with diabetes; most often damages nerves in the legs and feet.
Diabetic neuropathy
Fear of movement
Kinesiophobia
Multiple Sclerosis / MS
Chronic airway inflammation chiefly due to exposure toe gases and particles, like smoke
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Loss of consciousness; fancy term for passing out
Syncope
Metric (number) used to discern hypoglycemia
< 70 mg-dl
Syndrome characterized by widespread pain. Additional symptoms often include fatigue, sleep disturbances, and depression
What is fibromyalgia?
Lower body presentation common in stroke patients, CP patients or MS patients; results in an inability to dorsiflex foot
Foot drop
Respiratory condition (genetic disorder) that causes problems with breathing and digestion; leads to mucus that is too thick and sticky, which blocks airways and leads to lung damage; traps germs and makes infections more likely.
Cystic fibrosis
blood sugar assessment tool which gives a more comprehensive overview of blood sugar control for 2-3 months at a time
glycated hemoglobin
HbA1C
Kidney disease often associated with Diabetes
Nephropathy
Build up of fluid, often seen in breast cancer survivors, under the glenohumeral joint
Lymphedema