Med106 Chapter 54
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| cryotherapy | the application of cold to a patient's body for therapeutic reasons
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| diathermy | a type of heat therapy in which a machine produces high-frequency waves that achieve deep heat penetration in muscle tissue
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| erythema | redness of the skin
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| fluidotherapy | a technique for stimulating healing, particularly in the hands and feet, by placing the affected body part in a container of glass beads that are heated and agitated with hot air.
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| gait | the way a person walks, consisting of two phases: stance and swing
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| goniometer | protractor devise that measures range of motion
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| hydrotherapy | the therapeutic use of water to treat physical problems
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| mobility aid | a device that improves one's ability to move from one place to another, also called mobility assistive device
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| physical therapy | a medical specialty that uses cold, heat, water exercise, massage, traction, and other physical means to treat musculoskeletal, nervous, and cardiopulmonary disorders.
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| posture | body position and alignment
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| range of motion (ROM) | the degree to which a joint is able to move
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| therapeutic team | a group of physicians, nurses, and medical assistants, and other specialists who work with patients dealing with chronic illness or recovery form major injuries
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| thermotherapy | the application of heat to the body to treat a disorder or injury
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| traction | the pulling or stretching of the musculoskeletal system to treat dislocated joints, joints afflicted by arthritis or other diseases, and fractured bones.
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