physical therapy key terms – Flashcards
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aquathermia pads
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A temperature controlled unit that circulates warm liquid through a pad to provide dry heat.
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cane
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held on strong side, goes forward with weak side before the strong side step after
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compresses
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pressing into
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contracture
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tightening and shortening of a muscle
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crutches
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Devices used to assist injured or weak patients with walking
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cryotherapy
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using cold for therapeutic purposes
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dry cold
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application that provides cold temperature but is dry against the skin
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dry heat
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application that provides hot temperature but is dry against the skin
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hydrocollator packs
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Moist heat therapy packs
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hypothermia blanket
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cooling blanket
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ice bags
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A pack of ice
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ice collars
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A collar of ice
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moist cold
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an application that provides cold temperature and is wet against the skin
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moist heat
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Heat with the presence of water or steam
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paraffin wax treatment
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Used to apply moist heat to your hands and feet to was the pain and stiffness of osteoarthritis.
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range of motion
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The range through which a joint can be moved
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sitz bath
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A bath in which only the buttocks and hips are immersed In water.
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thermal blankets
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Special blankets which contain coils which can be filled with air or fluid to warm or cool a patient's body.
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thermotherapy
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applying heat to the body for therapeutic purposes
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transfer belt
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sturdy webbed belt used by the nurse to help provide support to the weak or unsteady person.
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vasoconstriction
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Reduces blood flow and heat transfer by decreasing the diameter of superficial blood vessels.
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vasodilation
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A widening of the diameter of a blood vessel.
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walker
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a device used to assist with walking
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warm-water bags
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Rubber or plastic device designed to hold warm water for dry-heat application
