Rehab Vocab - Sports Med

accessory movement

a joint movement that is necessary for a full range of motion but is not under voluntary control, usually done by therapist

closed kinematic chain

movement where the most distal part of the limb is fixed, cant move freely

contraindication

a condition or reason that makes a certain treatment inadvisable because it could be harmful

conversion

an unconscious defense mechanism where anxiety is expressed physically like pain

corticosteroids

a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex and are used as anti inflammatory medications

cryotherapy

the use of cold temperatures to treat acute soft tissue injuries and aid in muscle recovery by reducing pain, inflammation, and muscle spasms

dynamometer

an instrument for measuring the force of muscular contraction

Effleurage

a massage technique involving long continuous gliding/stroking movements

electrical stimulation

using an electrical current to stimulate nerves and muscles, which helps reduce pain, improve blood flow

friction massage

a massage technique used to increase circulation and release areas that are tight, usually around muscle, tendon, or ligament

gate control theory

a theory that states that the spinal cord regulates pain signals, allowing them to pass to the brain or be blocked.

ice immersion

a post exercise recovery technique where part of the body is submerged in cold water

WHat temperature is an ice immersion usually done in? (Fahrenheit )

50-59

ice massage

directly applying ice to a certain part of the body as a therapy technique

indication

a health problem or symptom that suggests a certain treatment would be beneficial

iontophoresis

when a electrical current is used to push anti inflammatory or analgesic medication through the skin and into injured tissues

isokinetic

muscle contractions or movements performed at a constant speed

isometric

a muscle contractions where the muscle generates force without changing length

isotonic

muscle contractions where tension stays relatively constant as the muscle changes length

kinesthesia

the perception of ones own body parts, weight, and movement

lower level laser therapy

the use of low intensity light to stimulate body tissues, accelerate tissue repair, etc.

cryokinetics

a rehabilitation technique that combines the use of cold therapy with active exercises

coupling medium

gel or liquid used to facilitate transmission of the ultrasound energy from machine to the tissues

massage

a form of manipulation of the body by rubbing, pitching, kneading, or tapping

modality

a therapeutic method that involves the physical treatment of an injury

open kinematic chain

movement where the most distal part of the limb is free to move

paraffin bath

dipping of a limb into a warm solution of paraffin

petrissage

a massage technique that consists of deep manipulation, like kneeding

phonophoresis

using ultrasound waves to force topical medicines into tissues

physiological movement

the voluntary actions the body can perform at its joints

proprioception

the body's ability to sense its own position and movement without relying on vision

radiation

energy moving in the form of particles or waves.

rehabilitation

restoring function after injury using exercise

Tapotement

a massage technique consisting of striking with the side of the hand

transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)

using low voltage electrical current to stimulate nerves and provide pain relief.

Therapeutic

tending to overcome disease and promote recovery

thermotherapy

the use of heat to treat injuries and conditions

traction

the use of a pulling force to treat muscle and skeleton disorders

ultrasound treatment

use of high frequency sound waves to promote tissue healing

vapo-coolant spray

an aerosol coolant used to quickly lower the temperature of superficial body tissues and decrease pain