Chalter 40 Mobility Flashcards
1
Q
Cutaneous stimulation
A
Form of cold and heat applications that helps relive pain and promotes healing
2
Q
Cane instructions
A
Keep cane on stronger side of body and support body weight on both sides (weaker first then stronger)
3
Q
Procedure when patient is light headed and begins to fall
A
Extend one leg and allows patients to slide down from it
4
Q
Roberg test
A
Test for balance
5
Q
Contracturas
A
Permanent contraction of a muscle
6
Q
Atrophy
A
Decrease in muscle size
7
Q
Isotonic excessive
A
Muscle shortening and active movement
8
Q
Isometric ex verse
A
Isolates specific muscle or muscle group and exercises it
