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18 Cards in this Set
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set of nonverbal signals, including body movements, posture and facial expressions that gives expression to various physical mental and emotional status
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body language
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naturally occuring concave forward curve present in the thoracic region of spine when viewed from the side
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kyphosis
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naturally occuring convex forward curve present in the cervical and lumbar regions of the spine when viewed from the side
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lordosis
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also called orthostatic hypotension; fall in blood pressure associated with dizziness, syncope and blurred vision that occurs upon stading or when standing motionless in a fixed position
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postural hypotension
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flat position with head and feet on the same level
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supine
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the modified supine postion when the head is lower then the heart
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trendelenburg
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the study of human body measurements especially on a comparative basis
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anthropometry
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the feild of physiology that studies muscular actions and functions in the maintenance of the posture of the body
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body mechanics
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the ability to adapt to needed postural tasks, remain functionally intact, and return to the neutral posture when the demand is no longer there
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dynamic postural integrity
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the study of human characterics for the appropriate design of the living and work environment for the achievement of optimal performance with the lease amount of negative effects
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ergonomics
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muscles working together as a unit to complete a movement ot task
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functional movement
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methodology for development of postural habits that improve musculoskeletal efficency
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movement (somatic) education
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anything that puts the clinician or pt at risk
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risk factor
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any work pratice that improves clinician and pt safety
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safe work pratices
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physical, chemical or emotional factor that causes physical or mental tension and may be a factor in disease caustaion or fatigue
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stress
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organization of clinician as related to pt, treatment delivered, area of mouth treated
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treatment process organization
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term used to describe disorders of the musculosketal, autonomic and peripheral nervous system caused by repeated and forceful movements
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work-related musculoskeletal disorder, repetitive strain injusry, cummulative trauma disorder, bioaccumulated stress
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application to clinical procedure of time and motion studies, analysis of instruments and equipment and body mechanices to provide pt with smooth dental hygiene therapy
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work simplication
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