Chapter 23 promoting healing after an injury Flashcards
restoration of functions that have been affected by a patients injury or disease
rehabilitation
whats the difference between flexion and extension?
flexion - bending that decreases angle between 2 bones
extension - bending that increases angle between 2 bones
correction of a fracture, dislocation, or hernia
reduction
what are the 3 spine curavtures?
- lordosis (swayback) - anterior curve of lumbar
- kyphosis (hunchback) - convex curvature of thoracic spine
- scoliosis - lateral deviation of normal vertical spine curve
what is the difference between luxation and subluxation?
luxation - complete dislocation of bone from joint
subluxation - incomplete dislocation
nonprogressive paralysis due to defects in or trauma to the brain
cerebral palsy
a persons style of walking
gait
the measurement of joint mobility
goniometry
treatment of disease by the application of heat
thermotherapy
treatment by exposure to various wavelengths of infrared radiation
infrared therapy
treatment using cold applications
cryotherapy
treatment using water
hydrotherapy
what is the difference between passive and active mobility excercises?
passive - therapist or machine moves body part
active - patient moves body
what are the 4 main mobility assisting devices?
- cane - standard (1), tripod (3), quad (4)
- walkers
- cruthces
- wheelchair
what are the terms for movement away from and towards the midline
away - abduction
towards - adduction
