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Unit 25
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abduction | moving a body part away from the midline of the body. |
| Active assisted range of motion (AAROM) | exercise to put a joint through its full arc of motion that is 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 is 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 ill or disabled perform activities of daily living. |
| Dorsiflexion | bending backward. |
| Extension | straightening a body backward. |
| 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 act 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) | exercise that puts a joint through its full arc of motion. |
| Rehabilitation | 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's function and increase. |
| Rotation | turning the joint. |
| Supination | turning upward. |