Active Range of Motion

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Active Range of Motion. Capability to move an extremity through its arc of movement without assistance.

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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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Decreased or complete blockage of the flow of blood through an artery.

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A clinical judgement made by a physical therapist assistant or physical therapist in which they evaluate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance.

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Assistance

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Any piece of equipment that is used by the patient to assist with a task. Examples include: walkers, canes, crutches and etc…

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Bilateral or Both

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A technique use in aquatic therapy utilizing Knupfer exercises and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) while the patient is suspended horizontally in the water by rings, movements may be active or passive.

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Federal legislation signed by president Clinton that reduced heath care disbursement of medicare and medicaid programs to achieve a balanced budget.

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Balance Budget Act of 1997. Federal legislation signed by president Clinton that reduced heath care disbursement of medicare and medicaid programs to achieve a balanced budget.

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Twice a Day

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Bilateral

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Both Lower Extremities

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This is a blood test done to determine pH, oxygen and carbon dioxide concentration, and bicarbonate levels. Blood for this test is usually taken from and artery.

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