Ch 33: Activity Flashcards
Active Exercise
joint movement activated by person
Atrophy
decrease in size of body structure
Contracture
permanently contracted state of a muscle
Ergonomics
practice of designing equipment and work tasks to conform to the capability of the worker and providing a means for adjusting the work environment and work practices to prevent injury
Flaccidity
decreased muscle tone; HYPOTONICITY
Footdrop
complication resulting from extended plantar flexion
Isokinetic Exercise
exercise involving muscle contractions with resistance varying at a constant rate
Isometric Exercise
exercise in which muscle tension occurs without a signification change in muscle length
Isotonic Exercise
movement in which muscles shorten (contract) and move
Orthopedics
correction or prevention of disorders of body structures used in locomotion
Paralysis
absence of strength secondary to nervous impairment
Paresis
impaired muscle strength or weakness
Passive Exercise
manual or mechanical means of moving the joints
Range of Motion
complete extent of movement of which a joint is normally capable
Spasticity
increased muscle tone