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What is the movement of a limb toward the midline of the body
Adduction
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What is the removal of part or all of a body part enclosed by skin
Amputation
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What is a non-progressive paralysis resulting from a defect or trauma at the time of birth
Cerebral palsy
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is a pain treatment procedure that uses a method of localized freezing
Cryotherapy
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What is a type of test, series of tests, or an elvaluation to determine the extent of an illness or disease?
Diagnostic
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What is the use of heat-inducing wave-lengths to provide muscle relaxation and therapy?
Diathermy
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What is light stroking movement which may be performed in a circular pattern called?
Effeurage
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What is accumulation of fluid, pus, or serum in a cavity or tissue which may become hard and crusty?
Exudates
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What is a mannor of walking
Gait
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What is extreme or abnormal extension or stretching?
Hyperextension
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What is it to apply pressure with hands?
Massage
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What is the ability to move the thumb into contact with the other fingers?
Opposition
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What is paralysis of the lower portion of the body?
Paraplegia
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What is kneading or a rolling method of massage which requires pressing the muscles?
Petrissage
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One who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation?
Physiatrist
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To turn downward or backward as with the hand or foot, or to lie in a face down position
Pronation
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An artificial body part
Prosthesis
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Paralysis of all four extremities of the body
Quadriplegia
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The process of assisting patient to regain a state of health and the highest level of function possible
Rehabilitation
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The exercises used to maintain muscle tone & flexibility or develop and strengthen muscles and joints
ROM (range of motion)
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Pain and disablility caused by trauma to a joint and possibly tearing a ligament
Sprain
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The clear liquid that lies above a sediment or precipitate
Supernatant
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Light tapping or percussion that is performed with the sides of the hands in a cupping position to relieve congestion
Tapotement
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Inflammation of a tendon resulting in pain, tenderness, and lack of mobility
Tendonitis
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Damage to neck muscles and nerves as a result of injury
Neck trauma
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