Rehabilitation Vocabulary Flashcards
accessory movement
joint movements which cannot be performed by the individual
closed kinematic chain
characterized by the hand or foot being in a position where it cannot freely move
contraindicators
injuries and conditions where using a particular treatment could be harmful or dangerous
conversion
a method of heat transfer that takes place through other forms of energy, such as sound, electricity, or chemicals
corticosteroids
a class of human-made or synthetic drugs used in almost every medical specialty
cyrotherapy
the utilization of extremely cold temperatures, often used in medical treatment or surgery
dynamometer
a device that measures force
effleurage
a light friction technique used to encourage the lymphatic system to flow starting at the bottom of the limb and pushing back towards the heart
friction massage
a massage technique used to increase circulation and release areas that are tight; particularly around joints where there are adhesions within the muscles or tendons
gate control theory
a mechanism, in the spinal cord, in which pain signals can be sent up to the brain to be processed to accentuate the possible perceived pain, or attenuate it at the spinal cord itself
ice immersion
a training regimen usually following a period of intense exercise in which a substantial part of a human body is immersed in a bath of ice or ice water for a limited duration
ice massage
the use of ice directly on the injury
indication
statements that describe the specific therapuetic use for a medicine
iontophoresis
the process of passing a weak electrical current through the skin
isokinetic
a type of limb movement in which the muscle contracts and shortens at a constant speed