Archive for February, 2009
Posted in February 26th, 2009
Posted in February 26th, 2009
Arterial Blood Gas. This is a blood test in which blood taken from an artery to determine pH, oxygen and carbon dioxide concentration, and bicarbonate levels.
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Posted in February 26th, 2009
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
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Posted in February 26th, 2009
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. A unit created by the House of Delegates (HOD) that recognizes physical therapist in special areas of practice that have advanced knowledge, skill and experience in that area.
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Posted in February 21st, 2009
Capability to move an extremity through its arc of movement without assistance.
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Posted in February 21st, 2009
Exercise in which the joint is moved in a direction against a force that opposes the movement.
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Posted in February 21st, 2009
Any type of activity preformed by a patient to meet their basic needs such as: eating, bathing, toileting etc..
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Posted in February 21st, 2009
Any device that helps a patient preform functional tasks with increased independance.
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Posted in February 21st, 2009
Any type of activity preformed by a patient to meet their basic needs such as: eating, bathing, toileting etc..
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Posted in February 21st, 2009
An exercise training program in which oxygen is the primary sorce of energy.
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Posted in February 21st, 2009
A part representitive group composed of PTAs.
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Posted in February 21st, 2009
Category of membership for PTAs in the APTA.
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Posted in February 21st, 2009
Inability or difficulty to initiate movement. One of the primary symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
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Posted in February 21st, 2009
Partnership of multiple health-care facilities and practices.
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Posted in February 24th, 2009
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. A rapidly progressive disease of the nervous system associated with the degeneration of the motor neuron cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movements, also known as Lou Gehrigs disease.
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