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Unit 25

TermDefinition
Abduction Moving a body part away from the mid-line of the body.
Active assisted range of motion (AAROM) Exercise to put a joint through its full arc of motion that are done by a resident with some assistance from a staff member.
Active range of motion (AROM) Exercise to put a joint through its full arc of motion that are done by a resident himself, without help.
Adduction Moving a body part toward the mid-line of the body.
Assistive devices Special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled perform activities of daily living.
Dorsiflexion Bending backwards.
Extension straightening a body part.
Flexion Bending a body part.
Foot drop Weakness of muscles in the feet and ankles that interferes with the ability to flex the ankles and walk normally.
Hyperextension Extending a joint beyond its normal range of motion.
Opposition touching the thumb to any other finger.
Orthotic devices Devices applied externally to limbs to support, protect, improve function, and prevent complications.
passive range of motion (PROM) Exercise to put a joint through its full arc of motion that are done by a staff member, without the resident's help.
Physiatrists Doctors who specialize in rehabilitation.
Pronation Turning downward.
Range of motion (ROM) Exercises that put a joint through its full arc of motion .
Rehabilitation Care that is manages by professionals to restore a person to the highest possible level of functioning after an illness or injury.
Restorative care Care given after rehabilitation to maintain a person's function and increase independence.
Rotation Turning the joint.
Supination Turning upward.
Created by: weimmar29
 

 



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