rehabilitation therapies Flashcards

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complete injury

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

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incomplete injury

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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.

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paraplegic

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

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spinal cord injury

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

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to immobilize

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

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impairment

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

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locomotor system

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

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neurogenic pain

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

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recurring episode

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something that keeps happening again and again.

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spasticity

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

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body-weight support system

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

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Botulinum toxin

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

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caregiver

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a person who provides care to someone.

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Day-treatment rehabilitation

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

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Lifestyle changes

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changes in a person’s daily habits or behaviour.

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Occupational therapy

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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).

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Physiatrist

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

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Physical therapy

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

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Psychological counselling

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treatment of mental or emotional problems.

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Recovery

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process of regaining a normal stage of health.

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Recreational therapy

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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.

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Rehabilitation team

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

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Social worker

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

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Socialization

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

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Spinal manipulation

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

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Subacute rehabilitation

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

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Walker

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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

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Wheelchair

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chair with wheels designed for people who cannot walk.