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13 Cards in this Set
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Abduction |
Moving of body part away from the mid line |
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Adduction |
Moving of body part toward the midline of the body |
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Contracture |
The lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of muscle |
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Ortho static hypotension |
Abnormal low blood pressure when the person suddenly stands up |
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Syncope |
A brief loss of consciousness fainting |
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Kinds of positions for body alignment |
Bed boards Foot boards Trochanter Hip abduction Hand rolls Splints Bed cradles |
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Range of motion |
The movement of a joint to the extent possible without causing pain |
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Kinds of ROM |
Active...done by the person Passive........you move them thru their range of motion Active assistive ......the person does the exercise with help |
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Flexion |
Bending of a body part |
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Extension |
Straightening of a body part |
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Hyperextension |
Excessive straightening of a body part |
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Dorsiflex |
Bending of the toes and foot up at the ankle |
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Plantar flexion |
Bending the foot down at the ankle |
