Sunday, December 20, 2009
Physical Therapy Abbreviations
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a..........................before
AAROM................active assistive range of motion
Abd......................abduction
ACJ......................acromioclavicular joint
ACL......................anterior cruciate ligament
Add......................adduction
ADL......................activities of daily living
AFO.......................ankle foot orthosis
AKA.......................above knee amputation
Amb......................ambulation
AROM...................active range of motion
a..........................before
AAROM................active assistive range of motion
Abd......................abduction
ACJ......................acromioclavicular joint
ACL......................anterior cruciate ligament
Add......................adduction
ADL......................activities of daily living
AFO.......................ankle foot orthosis
AKA.......................above knee amputation
Amb......................ambulation
AROM...................active range of motion
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Tuesday, November 03, 2009
IR Radiation
- Electromagnetic wave with wave length between 760 nm up to 1mm .
- Types of radiation of visible light :
1- Ultraviolet.
2- I.R.
3- Microwave .
4- Shortwave.
Heat Effects General Information
1- depth of absorption and penetration
2- duration of heating -----> increase in CO2 production and O2 consumption.
3- Intensity of agent
4- Methods of application.
Monday, October 05, 2009
Balance and coordination
Balance and coordination
Balance:
a. the long sitting position: can the patient Sit unsupported. if not. how much support does he need.
b. In standing: can the patient stand unsupported. if not how much support does he need.
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Frictions Massage
-This is a massage technique
-It is important to identify the precise spot on the structure where damage has occurred.
-The index finger with re-enforced pressure of the middle finger, the middle finger with reenforcing pressure from the index finger, two finger tips or the thumb only are used to give
the friction
-The finger must move with the skin not over the skin. If the finger moves over the skin there is a risk of a friction burn to the skin.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a type of metastatic cancer that affect the mesothelium (a layer covering most of body organs ) the most popular site is Plura , peritonium , Pericardium or tunica vaginalis .
the etiology of mesothelioma is the exposure to Asbestos .
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