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Med106 Chapter 54
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cryotherapy | the application of cold to a patient's body for therapeutic reasons |
| diathermy | a type of heat therapy in which a machine produces high-frequency waves that achieve deep heat penetration in muscle tissue |
| erythema | redness of the skin |
| fluidotherapy | a technique for stimulating healing, particularly in the hands and feet, by placing the affected body part in a container of glass beads that are heated and agitated with hot air. |
| gait | the way a person walks, consisting of two phases: stance and swing |
| goniometer | protractor devise that measures range of motion |
| hydrotherapy | the therapeutic use of water to treat physical problems |
| mobility aid | a device that improves one's ability to move from one place to another, also called mobility assistive device |
| physical therapy | a medical specialty that uses cold, heat, water exercise, massage, traction, and other physical means to treat musculoskeletal, nervous, and cardiopulmonary disorders. |
| posture | body position and alignment |
| range of motion (ROM) | the degree to which a joint is able to move |
| therapeutic team | a group of physicians, nurses, and medical assistants, and other specialists who work with patients dealing with chronic illness or recovery form major injuries |
| thermotherapy | the application of heat to the body to treat a disorder or injury |
| traction | the pulling or stretching of the musculoskeletal system to treat dislocated joints, joints afflicted by arthritis or other diseases, and fractured bones. |
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