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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abduction | moving a body part away from the midline of the body |
| active assisted range of motion (AAROM) | exercises to put a joint through its full arc of motion...done by a resident w some assistance from a staff member |
| active range of motion (AROM) | exercises to put a joint through its full arc of motion...done by a resident without help |
| adduction | moving body parts toward the midline of the body |
| assistive devices | equipment that helps a person perform ADLs |
| dorsiflexion | bending backward |
| extension | straightening a body part |
| flexion | bending a body part |
| foot drop | exercises to put a joint through its full arc of motion...done by a resident |
| hyperextension | the movement of a joint beyond its normal range of motion |
| opposition | touching your thumb to any finger |
| orthotic devices | wear in your shoes to reduce symptoms related to many different foot and ankle conditions |
| passive range of motion (PROM) | method of moving a joint through its full movement arc using an external force |
| physiatrists | specialist in rehabilitation |
| pronation | Turing downard |
| range of motion (ROM) | exercises to put a joint through its full arc of motion |
| Rehabilitation | process that helps individuals recover or improve physical, mental, and cognitive abilities lost due to illness, injury, or other health conditions |
| Restorative care | focuses on maintaining and improving the functional abilities and independence of individuals after an illness or injury |
| rotation | turning the joint |
| supination | turning upward |
| central venous line | provides long-term access to a large vein, allowing for the delivery of fluids, medications |
| chest tube | a thin, flexible tube inserted into the pleural space (the space between the lungs and chest wall) to drain fluid, air, or blood |