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Lesson 25 BNA
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 rang 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 midline of the body |
| assistive devices | special equipment that helps a person who is I'll or disabled perform activities of daily living |
| dorsiflexion | bending backward |
| 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) | exercises to put a joint through its full arc of motion that are done by a staff member without the residents 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 |
| rehabititation | care that is managed 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 function and increase independence |
| rotaion | turning the joint |
| supination | turning upward |