Mobility Med. Terms

Ambulation

Ambulation

Walking or moving.

Ankylosis

Joint stiffness.

Atony

Lack of muscle tone.

Atrophy

Tissue wasting.

Body Alignment

Correct body positioning.

Contracture

Muscle shortening.

Contraindicated

Not recommended.

Decubitus Ulcer

Skin injury.

Embolus

Blood clot.

Foot Drop

Front foot difficulty.

Gait Belt

Transfer aid.

Immobility

Inability to move.

Necrotic

Dead tissue.

Posture

Body position.

Thrombus

Blood clot.

Traction

Pulling force application.

Trochanter Roll

Hip support.

AAROM

Active Assistive ROM.

ABD

Abduction.

Amb

Ambulate.

BR

Bed Rest

BRP

Bathroom privileges.

CPM

Continuous Passive Motion.

HOB

Head of Bed.

OOB

Out of Bed.

ROM

Range of Motion.

Up ad lib

Up as desired.

W/C

Wheelchair.

Dx

Diagnosis.

Activity Of Daily Living (ADL)

Essential self-care tasks for daily functioning like eating, bathing, dressing, and toileting.