Physical Therapy Vocabulary – Flashcards
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aquathermia pads
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temperature controlled unit that circulates warm liquid through a pad to provide dry heat.
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cane
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a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
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compresses
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soft, cloth pads held in place by a bandage and use to provide pressure or to supply moisture, cold, heat, or medication
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contracture
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tightening or shortening of a muscle
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crutches
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special sticks used under the arms to help a person walk
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cryotherapy
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treatment by means of applications of cold
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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 heat but is dry agaisnt the skin.
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hydrocollator
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A machine that holds and heats gel - filled packs for hot therapy.
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hypothermia blanket
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special blanket containing coil filled with a cooling solution. used to reduce high body temp
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ice bags
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plastic or rubber device filled with ice to provide dry cold application
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ice collars
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same ^^^^^
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moist cold
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cold and moist against skin
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moist heat
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warm temp against the skin
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paraffin wax treatment
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heated mixture of pariffin and mineral oil; used to provide a moist heat application
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range of motion (ROM)
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total motion possible in a joint, described by the terms related to body movements
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sitz bath
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Used to soak a clients perineal or rectal area
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thermal blanket
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Large, fluid filled blanket used to raise or lower a patient's temperature
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thermotherapy
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the use of heat to treat a disease or disorder
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transfer belt
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A belt-like device used to transfer a patient from one location to another.
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vasoconstriction
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decrease in the diameter of blood vessels
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vasodilation
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dilation of blood vessels (especially the arteries)
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walker
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an enclosing framework on casters or wheels
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warm-water bags
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rubber or plastic device designed to hold warm water for dry-heat application
