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TM&F
Treatments, Modalities, and Findings. Abbr
| abbreviation | long hand |
|---|---|
| AAS | active assisted stretching |
| AC | acupuncture, acupressure |
| AKS | arthroscope knee surgery |
| aroma | aromatherapy |
| AT | adjunctive therapy |
| bal | balance |
| B&B | bowel and bladder |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BJE | bone and joint movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRS | breath sounds |
| BV | steam bath |
| C&E | consultation and examination |
| chak | chakra |
| contra | contraindicated |
| coord | coordinate |
| CP | cold packs |
| CST | craniosacral therapy |
| DB | deep breathing |
| DBE | deep breathing exercise |
| detox | detoxification |
| DP | direct pressure |
| DT | deep tissue |
| eff | effleurage |
| erg | ergonomics consultation |
| EW | energy work |
| Ex | exercise |
| exam | examination |
| FS | facilitated stretching. |
| FWB | full weight bearing |
| Fx | friction |
| HARPPS | signs of infection: heat, absense of use, redness, pain, pus, swelling, |
| H&C | hot and cold |
| HEP | home exercise person |
| HMP | hot moist packs |
| HP | hot packs |
| HW | homework |
| hydro | hydrotherapy |
| ICES | ice, compression, elevation, support |
| IDM | indirect method |
| immob | immobilize |
| JM | joint mobility |
| jos | jostling |
| LAM | laminectomy |
| LAP | laproscopy |
| LBPQ | low back pain questionnaire |
| LDT | lymphatic drainage technique |
| LT | light touch |
| (M) | massage |
| man | manipulation |
| mer | meridian |
| MET | muscle energy technique |
| MFT | muscle function test |
| MFR | myofascial release |
| MH | moist heat |
| MLD | manual lymphatic drainage |
| MT | manual therapy |
| NA | not attempted |
| N/A | not applicable |
| NMT | neuromuscular therapy |
| NP | not palpable |
| NWB | non weight bearing |
| OBE | out-of-body experience |
| obs | observation |
| O&E | observation and examination |
| OE | orthopedic examination |
| os adj | osseus adjustment |
| OTB | off the body |
| PA | postural analysis or assessment |
| palp | palpation |
| PB | parafin bath, postural balancing |
| pet | petrissage |
| PMP | pain management program |
| PNF | proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation |
| PPR | passive positional release |
| PR | postural reeducation |
| PRE | progressive resistive exercise |
| prev | prevention |
| proc | procedure |
| PT | physical therapy |
| PU | props utilized |
| PVD | percussion, vibration, drainage |
| PWB | partial weightbearing |
| R&E | rest and exercise |
| re-ed | reeducation |
| reflex | reflexology |
| re-x | reexamination |
| ROS | review of symptoms, review of systems |
| RR | respiratory rate |
| RT | recreational therapy |
| RTW | return to work |
| SA | skeletal alignment |
| SAE | specific action exercise |
| SC | self care |
| SDTx | sleeps during treatment |
| SE | somatic education |
| SER | somato-emotional release |
| SET | subtle energy techniques |
| SLR | straight leg raise |
| S&S | stretching and straightening |
| str | stretching |
| SU | supports utilized |
| TENS | transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation |
| Tx | treatment |
| tx | traction |
| Ptx | pelvic traction |
| Ltx | lumbar traction |
| Ttx | thoracic traction |
| Ctx | cervical traction |
| VAPS | visual analog pain scale |
| VS | vascular flush |
| WB | weight bearing |
| XFF | cross-fiber friction |