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Exercises to put a joint through its full arc of motion that are done by a resident with some help from a staff member
ctive Assisted Range of Motion (AAROM)
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Exercise to put a joint through its full arc of motion that are done by a resident alone, without help
Action Range of Motion (AROM)
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Special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled perform ADLs; also called assistive devices
Adaptive Devices
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Special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled perform ADLs; also called adaptive devices
Assistive Devices
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Bending backwards
Dorsiflexion
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Straightening a body part
Extension
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Bending body parts
Flexion
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Weakness of muscles in the feet and ankles that interferes with the ability to flex the ankles and walk normally
Foot Drop
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Extending a joint beyond its normal range of motion
Hyperextension
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Devices applied externally to limbs to support, protect, improve function and prevent complication
Orthotic Devices
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Exercise to put a joint through its full arc of motion that are done by staff, without the resident’s help
Passive Range of Motion (PROM)
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Doctors who specialize in rehabilitation
Physiatrists
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Turning downward
Pronation
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Exercise that put a joint through its full arc of motion
Range of Motion (ROM)
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Care that is managed by professional to restore a person to the highest possible level of functioning after an illness or injury
Rehabilitation
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Care used after rehabilitation to maintain a person’s function and increase independence
Restorative Care
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Turning the joint
Rotation
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Turning upward
Supination
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