Chapter 23 Flashcards
Acupuncture
use of needles to stimulate specific predetermined points in the body to produce chemical or physiologic changes in the body
Applied Kinesiology
Form of medicine that includes joint mobilizations or manipulations, myofascial therapy, cranial techniques, meridian therapy, clinical nutrition
Aromatherapy
Use of essential oils to bring about physiologic or psychological response in the body
Ayurvedic medicine
The ancient Hindu art of practicing medicine and prolonging life. Diagnosis is done by palpation of pulses in different positions
Chiropractic therapy
manually restores reduced motion in the spine and limbs, thereby improving patient mobility, comfort, and in many cases nervous system
Cryotherapy
therapeutic techniques used to decrease tissue temperature; cold therapy
Glandular therapy
type of supplement that consists of animal products to supply nutrients to the patient to help restore health
Goniometry
technique used to measure range of motion at a joint
Holistic
Form of medicine that concentrates on the whole animal and animal wellness, rather than concentrating on clinical signs of disease
Homeopathy
system of medicine that is based on the principle that “like cures like”
Hydrotherapy
use of water for therapeutic effects
Massage
varying types of manual strokes applied to the body to promote relaxtion
Modality
method of application of or use of any therapeutic agent
Myotherapy
form of massage that uses ischemic compression to relieve pain and muscle spasms
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)
A modality of physical therapy in which small electrical impulses are sent throught he skin to underlying nerves and muscles, creating an involuntary muscle contraction
