Medical Specialties

cardiology

Branch of medicine involving diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases of the cardiovascular system

cardiovascular technologist/technician

Healthcare professional trained to perform a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including electrocardiography, echocardiography, and exercise stress tests

chiropractic

Healthcare profession concerned with diagnosis and treatment of malalignment conditions of the spine and musculoskeletal system with the intention of affecting the nervous system and improving health.

orthopedics

Branch of medicine specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the musculoskeletal system; alco called ___ surgery.

orthotics

Healthcare profession specializing in making orthopedic appliances such as braces and splints.

podiatry

Healthcare profession specializing in diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the feet and lower legs.

prosthetics

Healthcare profession specializing in making artificial body parts.

rheumatology

Branch of medicine specializing in diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal and autoimmune conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and bones.

kinesiology

The science that studies movement, how it is produced, and the muscles involved.