Physical Therapy

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Contents 1 More Specific Terms 2 Introduction 3 More General Terms 4 References

More Specific Terms

• forced use
• hydrotherapy
• orthosis
• physical therapist (PT)
• range of motion exercises
• rehabilitation
• remediation

Introduction

• goals:

• improve range of motion & functional status of inflamed or deformed joints
• decrease muscle spasm
• reduce pain & inflammation & improve the mechanics of motion in overuse syndromes, tendonitis & bursitis
• correct posture & general body mechanics
• improve musculoskeletal mechanics, strength & function

• techniques:

• graded exercise
• heat or cold modalities
• appropriate use of splinting
• education

• techniques of joint protection
• coping skills

More General Terms

• clinical procedure

References

1. Diagnostic History & Physical Examination in Medicine, Chan & Winkle, Current Clinical Strategies, Laguna Hills, CA 1996
2. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998
3. National Guideline Clearinghouse Cervical/thoracic. ngc-guideline: [1]
   - Hand-wrist. ngc-guideline: [2]
   - Lower extremity (hip, knee and ankle). ngc-guideline: [3]
   - Upper extremity (shoulder and elbow). ngc-guideline: [4]

physical therapy (PT)