Mobility Med. Terms
Activity of Daily Living (ADL)
Ambulation
Ankylosis
Atony
Atrophy
Body Alignment
Contracture
Contraindicated
Decubitus Ulcer
Embolus
Foot Drop
Gait Belt
Immobility
Necrotic
Posture
Thrombus
Traction
Trochanter Roll
AAROM
ABD
Amb
BR
BRP
CPM
HOB
OOB
ROM
Up ad lib
W/C
Dx
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: Bathroom.
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)
Ambulation
Ankylosis
Atony
Atrophy
Body Alignment
Contracture
Contraindicated
Decubitus Ulcer
Embolus
Foot Drop
Gait Belt
Immobility
Necrotic
Posture
Thrombus
Traction
Trochanter Roll
AAROM
ABD
Amb
BR
BRP
CPM
HOB
OOB
ROM
Up ad lib
W/C
Dx
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: Bathroom.
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.