rehabilitation therapies

Question 1

complete injury

Answer 1

a total loss of function below a spinal cord injury; results to no sensation or movement.

Question 2

incomplete injury

Answer 2

some function below the level of a spinal cord injury; results in more movement in one limb than the other, feeling in parts of the body, or more function on one side of the body than other.

Question 3

paraplegic

Answer 3

someone who cannot move or feel their legs of lower half of their body because of injury or illness.

Question 4

spinal cord injury

Answer 4

an injury to the spinal cord which is caused by trauma.

Question 5

to immobilize

Answer 5

to stop someone or something from moving. Usually done by health-care professional to prevent further injury.

Question 6

impairment

Answer 6

a condition where a part of your body or mind does not work properly due to injury or illness.

Question 7

locomotor system

Answer 7

an organ system that allows the body to move using its muscular and skeletal systems; provides movement and stability to the body.

Question 8

neurogenic pain

Answer 8

pain resulting from dysfunction of the central nervous system or the outside part of the central nervous centrum.

Question 9

recurring episode

Answer 9

something that keeps happening again and again.

Question 10

spasticity

Answer 10

a muscle-control disorder in which the muscles are tight or stiff.

Question 11

body-weight support system

Answer 11

device worn by patients in order to rehabilitate physical movement and locomotion.

Question 12

Botulinum toxin

Answer 12

neurotoxin produced by bacteria and used for therapeutic or cosmetic purposes.

Question 13

caregiver

Answer 13

a person who provides care to someone.

Question 14

Day-treatment rehabilitation

Answer 14

care of people who no longer require hospitalization but who still require some types of therapy, and are treated in special centres.

Question 15

Lifestyle changes

Answer 15

changes in a person’s daily habits or behaviour.

Question 16

Occupational therapy

Answer 16

treatment that assists people who have physical and/or mental difficulties learn and often re-learn how to do the activities of daily life (ADL’s).

Question 17

Physiatrist

Answer 17

physician specialized in rehabilitation medicine who cares for people for people with physical impairments or disabilities.

Question 18

Physical therapy

Answer 18

the treatment of disease or injury with massage, exercises, etc.

Question 19

Psychological counselling

Answer 19

treatment of mental or emotional problems.

Question 20

Recovery

Answer 20

process of regaining a normal stage of health.

Question 21

Recreational therapy

Answer 21

care for injured or disabled patients that includes sporting and leisure activities as well as relaxation techniques to enhance patients’ functional abilities an quality of life.

Question 22

Rehabilitation team

Answer 22

individuals involved in helping a patient to establish and meet rehabilitation objectives.

Question 23

Social worker

Answer 23

an individual who can help patients and families with things like organizing medical appointments, transport, and delivery of food to the patient’s home.

Question 24

Socialization

Answer 24

process whereby an individual acquires skills that will allow him or her to fit into a community.

Question 25

Spinal manipulation

Answer 25

technique that treats musculoskeletal conditions by applying force to the spinal joints.

Question 26

Subacute rehabilitation

Answer 26

care provided for patients who no longer require hospitalization but who still need skilled medical care in a rehabilitation facility.

Question 27

Walker

Answer 27

a metal frame with four legs that a person places in front of them and leans on to help them move forward if they have difficulty walking

Question 28

Wheelchair

Answer 28

chair with wheels designed for people who cannot walk.