Physical Therapy Flashcards
Adapted Physical Education
Specifically designed physical education program for students with disabilities
Ambulation
The ability to walk or move from one place to another without assistance
Assistive Device
Devices that are designed, made or adapted to assist a person to perform a particular task
Balance and Coordination
Allow people to move through the world with control and efficiency
Gait Training
Type of PT that helps people improve their walking ability
Orthotic Device
Medical devices that are worn outside of the body to improve function, support or protect a body part
Pediatric Physical Therapy
Helps children improve their motor skills, coordination, balance, strength and endurance
Physical Accessibility
The design and layout of spaces, products and services to ensure that people of all abilities can use them
Physical Disability
Long-term limitation on a person’s physical functioning, mobility, dexterity or stamina that impacts their ability to perform daily activities
Physical Therapy Intervention
Skilled interaction between PT and patient to improve condition
Postural control
The ability to maintain balance and orientation while sitting, standing, moving or reacting
Range of Motion
The extent to which a joint can move through its full spectrum of movement
Sensory - Motor Integration
The process by which the brain processes sensory information and turns it into motor activity
Specialized Physical Education
Adapted Physical Education
