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AA
atlantoaxial; adjusted age; active assist
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AAA
abdominal aortic aneurysm
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AAO X3
alert, awake, and oriented to date, person, place
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AAROM
active assisted range of motion
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ACL
anterior cruciate ligament
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ACSM
American College of sports medicine
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AD
adduction, advanced directive, assistive device
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ADD
attention deficit disorder
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ADHD
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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ADL
activities of daily living
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ADR
additional development required
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AE
above the elbow amputation; preferred is trans-humeral amputation
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AHA
American Heart Association
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ALL
acute lymphocytic leukemia, anterior longitudinal ligament
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ALS
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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AMA
against medical advice, American Medical Association
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amb.
ambulate, ambulation
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ANS
autonomic nervous system
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AOTA
American occupational therapy Association
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AP
anterior posterior, before dinner
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APTA
American physical therapy Association
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ARF
acute renal failure, acute respiratory failure
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ARNP
advanced registered nurse practitioner
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AROM
active range of motion
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AS
aortic stenosis, ankylosing spondylitis
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As & Bs
apnea and bradycardia
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ASHA
American speech and hearing Association
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ASIS
anterior superior iliac spine
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Asst
assist assistance, assist
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ATC
athletic trainer, certified
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BCBS
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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BE
below elbow amputation
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BMT
blood marrow transfer
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bpm
beats per minute, breath per minute
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C & S
culture and sensitivity
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CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
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CAD
coronary artery disease
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CCCE
clinical coordinator of clinical education
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CDC
Care for Disease Control and Prevention
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CFS
chronic fatigue syndrome
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CHD
congenital heart disease
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CHF
chronic heart failure
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CLD
chronic liver disease
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CMR
computerized medical record
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CNA
certified nursing assistant
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CNS
central nervous system
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COPD
chronic abstract is pulmonary disease/disorder
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COTA
certified occupational therapy assistant
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CP
cerebral palsy, chest pain, cold pack
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CPI
clinical performance instrument
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CPM
continuous passive movement
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CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CRPS
complex regional pain syndrome ( formerly reflex sympathetic dystrophy)
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CS
cesarean section, cervical spine
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CSF
cerebral spinal fluid
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CT
computed axial tomography, chest tube
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CV
cardiovascular, central venous
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CVA
cerebral vascular accident
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DAFO
dynamic foot ankle orthosis
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DC
Doctor. of chiropractic
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DDD
degenerative disc disease
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DDH
developmental dysplasia of hip
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DDS
Dr. of dental science
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DIP
distal interphalamgeal joint
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DJD
degenerative disc disease
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DNA
deoxyribonucleic acid
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DOA
date of admission, dead on arrival
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EPB
evidence-based practice
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EMS
emergency medical services
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EMT
emergency medical technician
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ENT
ear, nose, and throat
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FAQ
frequently asked questions
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FAS
fetal alcohol syndrome
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FES
functional electrical stimulation
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GBS
guillain barre syndrome
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H & P
history and physical
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HDL
high density lipoprotein
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HEP
home exercise program
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HHA
home health aide, handheld assist
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HHS
Department of Health and Human Services
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HIPPA
health information and portability and accountability act
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HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
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HKAFO
hip knee ankle foot orthosis
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HNP
herniated disc pulposus
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HO
hetero topic classification
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HRT
hormone replacement therapy
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ICP
intracranial pressure
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IDDM
insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
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JCAFO
joint commission on accreditation of health organizations
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KAFO
need ankle foot orthosis
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LCL
lateral collateral ligament
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LDL
low-density lipoprotein
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LOC
loss of consciousness
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LPN
licensed practical nurse
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LPN
licensed practical nurse
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LTCF
long-term care facility
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MCL
medial collateral ligament
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MCP
metacarpophalangeal joint
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MD
muscular dystrophy, medical doctor
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MENS
microcurrent electrical stimulation
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MMR
measles mumps rubella vaccine
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MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
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MVA
motor vehicle accident
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N & V
nausea and vomiting
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NCV
nerve conduction velocity
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NMES
neuromuscular electrical stimulation
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NSAID
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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ORIF
open reduction internal fixation
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OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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OT
occupational therapy, occupational therapist
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OTR
occupational therapist, registered
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PA
posterior anterior, physician assistant
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Para
number of pregnancies, paraplegic
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PCL
posterior cruciate ligament
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PCP
primary care physician
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PEERLA
pupils equal, round, react to light, accommodate
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PET
positron emission tomography
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Pharm D
doctor of pharmacy
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PLL
posterior longitudinal ligament
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PMS
premenstrual syndrome
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PNF
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
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PNI
peripheral nerve injury
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PNS
peripheral nervous system
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POMR
problem oriented medical record
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PRE
progressive resistive exercises
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PROM
passive range of motion
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PTA
physical therapy assistant
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PVD
peripheral vascular disease
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