Diagnostics
The removal of a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination
biopsy
Treatment to rehabilitate a patient who has experienced an illness or injury.
physical therapy
A drug that reduces inflammation.
anti-inflammatory
N/A
not applicable
mg
milligram
Processes in which radio graphic images of a specific section of the body are taken from multiple angles. A computer analyzes the images to identify muscular injury or disease.
computerized tomography (CT)
Surgical repair of a muscle through plastic surgery.
myoplasty
A drug that, in moderate doses, slows down the central nervous system, relieves pain, and induces sleep.
narcotic
OTC
Over the counter
The stretching or tearing of a muscle or tendon, the latter of which connects muscle to bone; pulled muscle or pulled tendon.
strain
A graphic recording of the contraction of a muscle as a result of electrical stimulation
electromyogram
Incision to the tendon, usually to repair a deformity caused by a shortened muscle.
tenotomy
A drug that relieves pain; includes nonprescription pain relievers, such as aspirin, and prescription pain relievers, such as hydrocodone.
analgesic
Pt, pt.
patient
PRN
as needed
The measurement of range of motion in a joint.
goniometry
Most common first-aid treatment for muscular injuries; often referred to as “RICE.”
Rest Ice Compression Elevation
A drug prescribed to suppress smooth-muscle contractions of the bladder, stomach, or intestine.
antispasmodic
R
right
Muscle pain.
myalgia
Diagnostic imaging technique in which a radioactive substance and a special camera visualize structures and functions in the body. The radioactive substance is injected into or swallowed by the patient.
nuclear medicine imaging (NMI)
Exercises performed to improve or maintain joint mobility and flexibility.
range-of-motion (ROM) therapy
A group of drugs with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. Aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen are common over-the-counter examples.
nonsteroidal
ROM
range of motion
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. Also called diagnostic sonography or, more commonly, ultrasound.
sonography