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15 Cards in this Set
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A chair fired with wheels by which a person can propel oneself |
Wheelchair |
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A type of mobility device useful for patients who cannot safely use crutches or a cane |
Walker |
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To hold up to bear part of tube weight of |
Support |
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To make steady; finally fixed constant |
Stabilize |
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A hanging support for an injured arm |
Sling |
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Refers to the degree of movement of the body's joints and extremities |
Range of motion (ROM) |
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Refers to a cane with four feet |
Quad-base |
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Quality of being mobile easy to move |
Mobility |
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Manner of walking |
Gait |
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Easily bent, complaint, yielding to persuasion |
Flexibility |
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Staffs with a cross-piece at the top to place under the arms of a lame person |
Crutches |
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The use of appropriate body positioning when moving and lifting objects to avoid injury |
Body Mechanics |
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The underarm area armpit |
Axilla |
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The inclination of two straight lines that meet in a point |
Angle |
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Refers to walking, being mobile |
Ambulatory |
