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ABD |
Abdominal or abduction |
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ADM |
Abductor Digiti Minimi |
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APB |
Abductor pollicus brevis |
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APL |
Abductor pollicus longus |
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AE |
Above Elbow |
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acc |
Accuracy |
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Ach |
acetylcholine |
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AFB |
Acid-fast bacilli |
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AAROM |
assisted active range of motion |
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AROM |
Active Range of Motion |
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ADL |
Activities of daily living |
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ALL |
Acute Lymphoblastic leukemia |
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AML |
Acute myeloblatic leukemia |
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ARF |
Acute Renal Failure |
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add |
Adduction |
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ACTH |
Adrenocorticotropic hormone |
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ARDS |
Acute respiratory distress syndrome |
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ABN |
Advance Beneficiary Notice |
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pc |
after meals |
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pm |
afternoo |
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AMA |
against medical advice |
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amb |
ambulatory |
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ADA |
Americans with disabilities act |
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Amt |
amount |
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A |
amp |
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ALS |
Lou gehrigs disease |
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ANOVA |
anoalysis of variance |
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ACE |
angiotensis converting enzyme |
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AFO |
Ankle foot orthosis |
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AP |
Ankle Pump |
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ACL |
Anterior Cruciate ligament |
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ATF |
Anterior talofibular |
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AP |
Anterior-posterior |
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Ab |
antibody |
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Ag |
antigen |
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A2 |
aortic component of the second heart sound |
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AGA |
appropriate for gestational age |
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Approx |
approximate |
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ABg |
arterial blood gas |
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ASCVD |
Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease |
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ASHD |
Arteriosclerotic heart disease |
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Ad lib |
As desired |
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PRN |
As needed |
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AAC |
Augmentive communication |
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ASAP |
as soon as possible |
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Asp |
aspiration |
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ASA |
aspirin |
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A: |
Assesment |
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AD |
Assistive Device |
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n.s |
at bedtime |
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AF |
Atrial fibrillation |
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ASD |
Atrial Septal defect |
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AV |
Antriovenous |
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ATTN: |
Attention |
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A-V |
Audiovisual |
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aud. |
auditory |
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A&P |
Ausculation and Percussion |
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AIDS |
autoimmune deficiency syndrome |
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Ba |
Barium |
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BRP |
bathroom privleges |
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BPM |
beats per minute |
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BDI |
beck depression inventory |
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ac |
before meals |
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am |
before noon |
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BE |
below wlbow |
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BK |
Below knee |
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BPH |
Benign prostatic hypertrophy |
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BLE |
bilateral lower extremities |
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BX |
biopsy |
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BBB |
blood brain barrier |
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BP |
blood pressure |
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BUN |
blood urea nitrogen |
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BMI |
body mass index |
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BSA |
Body surface area |
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b/c |
body conduction |
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BMD |
bone mineral density |
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BM |
bowel movment |
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BI |
brain injjury |
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Po |
by mouth |
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Cf |
calcaneofibular |
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CA |
calcium |
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cal |
calori |
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Cx |
cancel |
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CA |
Cancer |
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CHO6 |
carb |
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CO2 |
carbon dioxide |
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CMP |
cardiomyopathy |
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CPR |
cardiopulmonary resusatation |
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CV |
cardiovascular |
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CMC |
carpometacarpal |
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CDC |
center for disease control |
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CMS |
Center for medicaide service |
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cm |
centimeter |
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CLP |
central line placement |
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CNS |
central nervous system |
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CP |
cerebal palsy |
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CSF |
cerebrospinal fluid |
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CVA |
cerebrovascular accident |
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C |
cervical |
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COTA |
Certified occupational therapist Assistant |
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CRNP |
Certified registered nurse practicioner |
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CC |
Chief complaint |
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Cl |
Chlorine |
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COPD |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder |
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CHI |
closed head injury |
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C-diff |
Clostridium difficile |
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CWP |
cpld whirlpool |
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CPT |
common procedural terminology |
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C/o |
complains of |
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CBC |
Complete blood count |
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CT |
computerized Tomography |
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CAT |
computerized axial tomography |
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CHF |
Congestive Heart Failure |
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CGA |
Contact guard assist |
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Cont. |
continue |
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CPM |
continuous passive motion |
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CPAP |
continuous passive airway pressure
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c/l |
contralateral |
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cabg |
coronary artery bypass graft |
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CAD |
Coronary artery disease |
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CCU |
Critical care unit |
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CPK |
creatinine phosphokinase |
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cx |
crutches |
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cc |
cubic centimeter |
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C&S |
Culture and sensitivity |
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CMV |
cytomegalovirus |
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DOI |
date of injury |
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DBS |
deep brain simulator |
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DTR |
Deep tendon reflex |
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DVT |
deep vein thrombosis |
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DDD |
degenerative disc disease |
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djd |
degenerative joint disease |
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dept |
separtment |
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dep. |
dependent |
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DD |
developmental delay |
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DM |
Diabetes mellitus |
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dx |
diagnosis |
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DRG |
diagnosis related group |
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diff |
differential |
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DASH |
disabilities of the arm shoulder and hand |
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d/c |
discharge or discontinue
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DIP |
distal interphalangeal joint |
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Druj |
distal radioulnar joint |
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DNR |
do not resusitate |
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DC |
Chiropractor |
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DO |
doctor of osteropath |
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DO |
dorsal interossei |
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DF |
dorsiflexion |
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DME |
durable medical equipment |
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ea |
each |
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EIP |
eating intervention program |
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EO |
elbow orthosis |
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EKG |
electrocardiogram |
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EEG |
electroencephalogram |
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EMG |
electromyogram |
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ENG |
electronystagmograph |
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EPS |
electrophysiological stimulation |
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EMS |
emergency medical services |
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E-t |
endotracheal |
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ET tube |
endotracheal tube
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ESRD |
end stage renal disease |
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ESR |
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
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E. coli |
Escherchia coli |
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EGD |
esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
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STOH |
ethyl alcohol |
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eval |
evalutation |
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EBP |
evidence based practice |
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ev |
eversion |
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q |
every |
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q8h |
every eight hours |
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q4h |
every four hours |
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qh |
every hour |
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qam |
every morning |
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qod |
every other day |
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ex |
excercise |
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erv |
expiratory reserve volume |
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ECRB |
extensor carpi radialis brevis |
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ECRL |
extensor carpi radialis longus |
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ECU |
extensor carpi ulnaris |
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EDM |
extensor digiti minimi |
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EDC |
extensor digitorum communis |
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EIP |
Extensor indicis proprius |
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EPB |
extensor pollicus brevis |
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ECF |
extracellular fluid |
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EENT |
eyes ears nose and throat |
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3/5 |
fair MMT |
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FH |
family history |
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FBS |
fasting blood sugar |
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FSBPT |
federal state boards of physical therapist |
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FHR |
fetal heart rate |
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FUO |
fever of unknown origin |
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FM |
fibromyalgia |
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FCR |
flexor carpi radialis |
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FCU |
flexor carpi ulnaris |
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FDM |
flexor digiti minimi |
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FDP |
flexor digitorum profundus |
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FDS |
flexordigitorum superficialis |
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FPB |
flexor pollicus brevis |
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FPL |
flexor pollicus longus |
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fl |
fluid |
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FDA |
food and drug administration |
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f/u |
follow up |
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FO |
foot orthosis |
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FEV |
forced expiratory volume |
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FVC |
forced vital capacity |
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qid |
four times a day |
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fx |
fracture |
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fo |
frequency |
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FFW |
front wheeled walker
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FTSG |
full thickness skin graft |
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FWB |
full weight bearing |
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FCE |
functional capacity evaluation |
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FES |
functional electrical stimulation |
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FIM |
functional independence measure |
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FOR |
Functional outcome report |
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FRC |
functional residual capacity |
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GERD |
Gatroesophageal reflux disease |
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GI |
gastrointestinal |
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GA |
gestation age |
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GTT |
glucose tolerance test |
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GS |
gluteal sets |
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4/5 |
good |
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g |
gram |
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HO |
hand orthosis |
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HR |
hand rail |
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HOB |
head of bead |
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HCFA |
health care financing administration
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HIPAA |
health insurance portability and accountability act |
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HMO |
health maintenance organization |
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HR |
heart rate |
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Hct |
hematocrit |
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Hb |
hemoglobin |
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H & H |
hematocrit and hemoglobin |
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HBV |
heapatitis b |
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HAV |
hepatitis A |
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HCV |
hepatitis C |
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HNP |
herniated nucleus pulposa |
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Hz |
Hertz |
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HDL |
high-density lipoprotein |
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HO |
hip orthosis |
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hx |
history |
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HPI |
history of present illness
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h/o |
history of |
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HEP |
home excercise program |
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HRT |
hormone replacement therapy |
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HP |
hot pack |
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h |
hour |
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HIV |
human immunodeficiency virus |
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HTN |
hypertension |
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stat |
immediately |
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Ig |
immunoglobulin |
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I&D |
incision and drainage |
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IDEA |
individuals with disabilities in education act |
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IP |
inpatient |
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IRF |
inpatient rehab facility |
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IC |
inspiratory capacity |
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IRV |
inspiratory reserve volume |
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IADL |
instrumental activites of daily living |
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IDDM |
insulindependent diabetes mellitus |
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I&O |
intake and output |
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ICU |
intensive care unit |
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ICD |
international classification of disease |
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ICF |
international classification of functioning, disability and health |
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ICHI |
international classification of health interveintions |
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ICIDH |
international classifications of impairments disability and handicaps |
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IP |
interphalangeal |
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ICC |
intraclass correlation coefficient |
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ICP |
intercranial pressure |
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IM |
intramuscular |
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IV |
intravenous |
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inv |
inversion |
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INH |
isoniazid |
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JCAHO |
joint commission on accreditation of health care organizations |
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kg |
kilogram |
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KAFO |
knee ankle foot orthosis |
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LCL |
lateral collateral ligament |
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LHD |
left hand dominant |
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L/s |
lifestyle |
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L |
liter |
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LAQ |
long arc quadriceps excercise |
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LAC |
long arm cast |
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LLC |
long leg cast |
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LTFG |
long term functional goal |
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LTG |
long term goal |
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LDL |
low-density lipoprotein |
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LMN |
lower motor neuron |
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LP |
lumbar puncture |
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LT |
lunotriquitral |
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MRI |
magnetic resonance image |
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MMT |
manual muscle test |
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Moi |
Mechanism of injury |
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MCL |
medial collateral ligament |
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MEDs |
medicines |
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MHz |
megahertz |
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MCP |
metacarpophalangeal |
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MTP |
metatarsophalangeal |
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m |
meter |
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MRSA |
methicillin-resistant staphlyococcus aureus |
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mm |
millimeter |
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mm hg |
millimeters of mercury |
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mV |
millivolt |
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MCID |
minimal clnical important difference |
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MDS |
minimum data set |
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mos |
months |
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MID |
multi-infarct dementia |
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MS |
multiple sclerosis |
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m. |
muscle |
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MD |
muscular dystrophy |
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MG |
myathenia gravis |
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MI |
myocardial infarction |
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NBQC |
narrow base quad cane |
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NCMRR |
National Venter for medical rehabilitation research |
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N&V |
nausea and vomiting |
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NICU |
neonatal intensive care unit |
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n. |
nerve |
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NDT |
neurodevelopmental treatment |
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NMES |
neuromuscular electrical stimulation |
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N |
newton |
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NIDDM |
non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
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NSAID |
non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
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NWB |
non weight bearing |
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5/5 |
normal Mmt |
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n/a |
not applicable |
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NT |
not tested |
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NPO |
nothing by mouth |
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NEMB |
notice of exclusion of medicare benifits |
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O: |
objective |
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OCD |
obsessive compulsive disorder |
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OB/GYN |
obstetrics and gynecology |
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OSHA |
occupational safety and health administration |
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OT |
occupational therapist |
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OTR/L |
occupational therapist registered and licensed |
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ORIF |
open reduction internal fixation |
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OR
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operating room |
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ODM |
oppens digitit minimi |
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OP
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opponens pollicus |
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OBS |
organic brain syndrome |
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OA |
osteoarthritis |
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OI
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osteogenesis imperfecta |
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oz |
ounce |
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OASIS |
outcome and assessment information set |
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OOB |
out of bed |
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OP |
outpatient |
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OTC |
over the counter |
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O2 |
oxygen |
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SaO2 |
oxygen saturation |
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PI |
palmar interossei |
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PL |
palmaris longus |
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PD |
parkinson's disease |
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PTT |
partial thromboplastin time |
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PWB |
partial weight bearing |
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PROM |
passive Range of motion |
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PMH |
past medical history |
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pt |
patient |
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PCA
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patient controlled anesthesia |
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PEG |
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy |
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PTCA |
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty |
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PNS |
peripheral nervous system |
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PVD |
periphral vascular disease |
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PT |
physical therapist |
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PTA |
physical therapist assistant |
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MD |
physician |
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PA-C |
Physician assistant |
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PDR |
Physicians reference desk |
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P: |
plan |
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PF |
plantarflexion |
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2/5 |
poor mmt |
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PET |
positive emission tomography |
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post op |
post operative |
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PCL |
posterior cruciate ligament |
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PTF |
posterior talofibular |
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PA |
posterior anterior |
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K |
potassium |
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PPO |
preferred provider organization |
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Rx |
prescription |
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PCP |
primary care provider |
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PTA |
prior to admission |
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p |
probability of success |
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Pr: |
problem |
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POMR |
problem oriented medical record |
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PQ |
Pronator Quadratus |
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PT |
pronator teres |
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PNF |
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation |
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PPS |
prospective payment system |
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PHI |
protected health information |
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PT |
prothrombin time |
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PIP |
proximal interphalangeal |
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PRUJ |
proximal radioulnar joint |
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PE |
pulmonary embolisim |
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PFT |
pulmonary function test |
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PERRLA |
pupils equal round reactive to light and accomidating |
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QS |
quad set |
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RCL |
radial collateral ligament |
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RD |
radial deviation |
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RC |
radiocarpal |
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ROM |
range of motion |
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RPE |
rate of percived exertion |
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RGO |
reciprocating gait orthosis |
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RBC |
red blood cell |
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reps |
repitiotions |
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r/s |
reschedule |
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RV |
residual volume |
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RUG |
resource utilization group |
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RDS |
respiratory distress syndrom |
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RR |
respiratory rate |
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RTC |
return to clinic |
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RTW |
return to work |
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ROS |
review of systems |
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RA |
rheumatoid arthritis |
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RHD |
Right hand dominant |
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r/o |
rule out |
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SL |
schapholunate |
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ST |
scapothoracic |
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SAQ |
short arc quad |
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SAC |
short arm cast |
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SLC |
short leg cast |
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STG |
short term goal |
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SOB |
shortness of breath |
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STM |
short term memory |
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SO |
shoulder orthosis |
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SL |
side lying |
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SNF |
skilled nursing facility |
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Na |
sodium |
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SLP |
speech language patholigist |
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SCI |
spinal cord injury |
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SMA |
spinal muscular atrophy |
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STSG |
split thickness skin graft |
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SBA |
stand by assist |
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SEM |
standard error of the measurment |
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SRM |
standardized response mean |
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S/p |
status post |
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SLR |
straight leg raise |
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SPT |
student physical therapist |
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SPTA |
student physical therapist assistant |
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S: |
subjective |
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SIDS |
sudden infant death syndrome |
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svn |
supervision |
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SLE |
systemic lupus erythatosus |
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tbsp |
tablespoon |
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tsp |
teasppon |
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T |
temperature |
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TMJ |
tempromandibular joint |
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TTP |
tender to palpation |
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TKE |
terminal knee extension |
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TA |
therapeutic activity |
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TP |
therapeutic procedure |
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tid |
three times a day |
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TV |
tidal volume |
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x |
times |
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ttwb |
toe touch weight bearing |
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THA |
total hip arthoplasy |
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TKR |
total knee replacement |
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TPN |
total parenteral nutrition |
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1/5 |
trace |
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tx |
treatment |
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TFCC |
triangular fibrocartilagenous complex |
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TB |
tuberculosis |
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bid |
twice a day |
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UCL |
ulnar collateral ligament |
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UD |
ulnar deviation |
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US
|
ultrasound |
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UV
|
ultraviolet |
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UMN |
upper motor neuron |
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UTI |
urinary tract infection |
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V |
volt |
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WWP |
warm whirlpool |
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H2O |
water |
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W |
watt |
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w/cm |
watts per centimeters squared |
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wk |
week |
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WBAT |
weight bearing as tolerated |
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w/c |
wheelchair |
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WP |
whirlpool |
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WBC |
white blood cell |
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WBQC |
wide base quad cane |
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WFL |
within functional limits |
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WNL |
within normal limits |
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WHO |
world health orginization |
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b/s |
bedside |
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bmr |
basal metabolic rate |
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BUN |
blood urea nitrogen test |
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C |
centigrade |
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CBC |
complete blood count |
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CLD |
chronic lung disease |
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CP |
cerebral palsy |
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EEDPI |
Examination evaluation diagnosis prognosis intervention |
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EOB |
edge of bed |
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ext |
extension |
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ETOH |
alcholisim |
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GSW |
gun shot wound |
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ht |
height |
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HNP |
herniated nucleus pulposus |
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HOH |
hard of hearing |
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ICH |
intracranial hemorrage |
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I& O |
intake& output |
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JUB |
kidney ureter bladder |
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LBQC |
large base quad cane |
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LOB |
loss of balance |
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LP |
lumbar puncture |
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NDT |
neurodevelopmental treatment |
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P |
poor
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Poc |
plan of care
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PNF |
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation |
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PTB |
paterllar tendon bearing |
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SACH |
solid ankle cushion heel |
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SC joint |
sternoclavicular joint |
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SI |
sacroilliac joint |
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SED |
suberythemal dose |
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SOAP |
subjective objective assessment plan
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TCU |
transitional care unit |
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UA |
urine analysis |
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v.o. |
verbal orders |
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NKA |
no known allergies |
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CI |
clinical instructor
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CGA |
contact guard assist |
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Gt. |
gait |
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Mobs |
mobilization |
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SWS |
social work service |
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BADL's |
basic activities of daily living |
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WADL |
work related activities of daily living |
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IADL |
instrumental activities of daily living |
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RADL |
recreational activities of daily living |
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NADL's |
nightly activities of daily living |
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O&P |
orthotics and prosthetics |
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p with line over |
after |
