Rehabilitation Vocabulary Flashcards

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accessory movement

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joint movements which cannot be performed by the individual

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closed kinematic chain

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characterized by the hand or foot being in a position where it cannot freely move

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contraindicators

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injuries and conditions where using a particular treatment could be harmful or dangerous

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conversion

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a method of heat transfer that takes place through other forms of energy, such as sound, electricity, or chemicals

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corticosteroids

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a class of human-made or synthetic drugs used in almost every medical specialty

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cyrotherapy

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the utilization of extremely cold temperatures, often used in medical treatment or surgery

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dynamometer

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a device that measures force

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effleurage

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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

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friction massage

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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

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gate control theory

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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

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ice immersion

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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

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ice massage

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the use of ice directly on the injury

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indication

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statements that describe the specific therapuetic use for a medicine

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iontophoresis

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the process of passing a weak electrical current through the skin

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isokinetic

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a type of limb movement in which the muscle contracts and shortens at a constant speed

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isometric

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exercise involving muscle contractions without movement of the involved parts of the body

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isotonic

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a solution that has the same salt concentration as cells and blood

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kinesthesia

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the ability to sense motion of a joint or limb

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low level laser therapy

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a non-invasive light source treatment that generates a single wavelength of light

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cryokinetics

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treatment with cold and movement

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coupling medium

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fluids such as water, oils, creams or gels

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massage

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the practice of kneading or manipulating a person’s muscles and other soft tissues

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modality

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the administration of thermal, mechanical, electromagnetic and light energies for therapeutic purposes

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open kinematic chain

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when the part of the body you’re moving is loose in space

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paraffin bath

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covering the hands or feet with warm wax to relieve pain in the joints and tissues

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petrissage

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uses kneading and squeezing tissue and muscles to relieve tension

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phonophoresis

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physiological movement

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a synovial joint results from the contraction or relaxation of the muscles that are attached to the bones on either side of the articulation

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proprioception

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the awareness of posture, movement and changes in equilibrium and the knowledge of position, weight and resistance of objects in relation to one’s own body

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radiation

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a method of heat transfer by or from its source to the surrounding environment in form of waves or rays

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rehabilitation

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the process of deciding when an injured player may safely return to practice or competition

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tapotement

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massage movement consisting in striking with the side of the hand, usually with partly flexed fingers

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TENS

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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a method of pain relief involving the use of a mild electrical current

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therapeutic

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the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of disease and the action of remedial agents

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thermotherapy

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application of heat for the purpose of changing the cutaneous, intra-articular and core temperature of soft tissue with the intention of improving the symptoms of certain conditions

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traction

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the force that causes a moving thing to stick against the surface it is moving along

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ultrasound treatment

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passing high frequency sound waves into soft tissue

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vapo-coolant spray

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a type of aerosol spray product containing a liquified gas used for rapidly cooling surfaces, in medical and industrial applications