diagnostics
what is a biopsy
Surgical repair of a muscle through plastic surgery.
what is a myoplasty
A drug that relieves pain; includes nonprescription pain relievers and prescription pain relievers
what is a analgesic
anterior cruciate ligament
what is the ACL
LCL
what is your lateral collateral ligament
The graphic recording of a contracting muscle as a result of electrical stimulation
what is a electromyogram
Treatment to rehabilitate a patient who has experienced an illness or injury.
what is physical therapy
A drug that reduces inflammation.
What is an anti-inflammatory
anteroposterior
what is AP
Diagnostic imaging technique in which a radioactive substance and a special camera visualize structures and functions in the body
What is nuclear medicine imaging
A non invasive form of testing using electromagnetic field to visualize soft tissue
what is a Magnetic resonance Imaging (MRI)
Most common first-aid treatment for muscular injuries; often referred to as “RICE.”
What is RICE
A drug prescribed to suppress smooth-muscle contractions of the bladder, stomach, or intestine.
what is a antispasmodic
Computerized axial tomography
What is CAT
Inflammation of a tendon.
what is tendonitis
Diagnostic procedure performed to evaluate the extent to which joints can be moved in a variety of directions.
what is range-of-motion (ROM) testing
Incision to the tendon, usually to repair a deformity caused by a shortened muscle.
what is tenotomy
A drug that, in moderate doses, slows down the central nervous system, relieves pain, and induces sleep
what is a narcotic
Certified fitness Trainer
What is a CFT
The stretching or tearing of a ligament, which connects bone to bone.
Diagnostic imaging method involving the use of high-frequency sound waves to generate images of structures in the body, such as muscles, ligaments, and displaced or dislocated structures.
what is a sonography
Exercises performed to improve or maintain joint mobility and flexibility.
what is ROM therapy
A group of drugs with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties.
what is a nonsteroidal
Deep tendon reflex
What is DTR
Painful condition caused by muscle tearing away from the tibia.
what is a shin splint