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Blesi8e Ch56 Terms

[MA4] Rehabilitation [Tier 01]

TermDefinition
ambulate to walk, not be confined to bed
angle the inclination of two straight lines that meet in a point
axilla the underarm area, armpit
body mechanics the use of appropriate body positioning when moving and lifting objects to avoid injury
crutches staffs with a cross-piece at the top to p.lace under the arms of a lame person.
flexibility easily bent, complaint, yielding to persuasion.
gait manner of walking
mobility quality of being mobile; easy to move
quad-base refers to a cane with four "feet."
range-of-motion (ROM) refers to the degree of movement of the body's joints and extremities
sling a hanging support for an injured arm.
stablize to make steady; firmly fixed; constant
support to hold up; to bear part fo the weight of.
walker a type of mobility device, useful for patients who cannot safely use crutches or a cane.
wheelchair a chair fitted with wheels by which a person can propel oneself.
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