Chapter 25: Rehabilitation and Restorative Care

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key rehabilitation and restorative care terms and their definitions.

abduction

Moving a body part away from the midline of the body.

active assisted range of motion (AAROM)

Exercises to move a joint through its full arc of motion performed by a resident with some assistance from a staff member.

active range of motion (AROM)

Exercises to move a joint through its full arc of motion performed independently by a resident without help.

adduction

Moving a body part toward the midline of the body.

assistive devices

Special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled perform activities of daily living.

dorsiflexion

Bending backward, typically referring to the foot or ankle.

extension

Straightening a body part.

flexion

Bending a body part.

foot drop

Weakness of the muscles in the feet and ankles that interferes with the ability to flex the ankles and walk normally.

hyperextension

Extending a joint beyond its normal range of motion.

opposition

Touching the thumb to any other finger.

orthotic devices

Devices applied externally to limbs to support, protect, improve function, and prevent complications.

passive range of motion (PROM)

Exercises to move a joint through its full arc of motion performed by a staff member without the resident's help.

physiatrists

Doctors who specialize in rehabilitation.

pronation

Turning downward, such as rotating the forearm or foot so the palm or sole faces down.

range of motion (ROM)

Exercises that move a joint through its full arc of motion.

rehabilitation

Care managed by professionals to restore a person to the highest possible level of functioning after illness or injury.

restorative care

Care given after rehabilitation to maintain a person's function and increase independence.

rotation

Turning or revolving a joint.

supination

Turning upward, such as rotating the forearm or foot so the palm or sole faces up.