Body Tissues
Adipose tissue is commonly known as this
What is fat?
Your heartrate, or pulse, is measured in BPM which stands for this
What is beats per minute?
If you experience weakness and difficulty walking following a hip fracture, this type of therapy would be most beneficial
What is Physical Therapy?
A goniometer (refer to Lindsey) is a device used to measure this
What is range of motion?
This therapist is originally from Texas
Who is Diane?
This is a tough, flexible tissue that lines joints and gives structure to the nose, ears, larynx, and other parts of the body
What is cartilage?
The layman's term for a CVA is this
What is stroke?
If you are interested in exercises to improve your short term memory, this discipline would be most appropriate
What is Speech Therapy?
The words "bed", "sock", and "blue" can be heard while performing a BIMS test, which is used to assess this
What is cognition (memory/recall)?
This therapist has 2 dogs, which are named Silas and Gimli
Who is Lindsey?
This body system is comprised of lymphoid tissue, which works to keep body fluid levels in balance and defend the body against infections
What is the lymphatic system?
You may need therapy after undergoing a TKA, which is the acronym used to describe this procedure
What is a knee replacement (total knee arthroplasty)?
One of the most common diagnoses seen by this discipline is sciatica, which can cause radiating pain from the low back down the side of the leg
What is Physical Therapy?
A dynamometer (refer to Lindsey) is used to measure this
What is grip strength?
This therapist has worked as a novice electrician
Who is Tim?
Myelin is the fatty tissue that surrounds and protects nerve fibers. This disease is characterized by damage to the myelin sheath
What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
If you have an injury to a limb or joint, you may be told that you have to be NWB for several weeks. NWB stands for this
What is non-weight bearing?
If you think that you could benefit from having a shower transfer bench, an evaluation from this discipline would be most appropriate
What is Occupational Therapy?
The BERG and Tinetti are two assessments used to test this
What is balance?
This therapist is the oldest of 6 children, making them "naturally bossy"
Who is Diane?
This type of tissue can be categorized into three types: skeletal, smooth, and cardiac
What is muscle?
While documenting, your therapist may write that you are able to transfer to/from bed with SBA, which stands for this
What is stand-by assistance?
If you have a contracture of the hand and are unable to open it fully, your doctor may prescribe this therapy
What is Occupational Therapy?
This number represents the highest score you can achieve on a manual muscle test
What is 5?
This is the only therapist who NEVER drinks coffee
Who is Tim?