active range of motion
client performs exercises without assistance
alignment
relationship of the body segments to one another
ankylosis
permanent fixation of a joint
assisted range of motion
client exercises as much as he is able with the health working assisting client to complete full range
atrophy
decrease in size due to disuse, disease, injury, or weakeness
base of support
the area on which an object rests
center of gravity
point or area in an object at which its weight or mass is centered
contractor
abnormal shortening of a muscle, tendon, or scar tissue producing deformity or distortion which may become permanent
embolus
mass of undissolved matter present and floating in the blood or lymphatic vessel; may be solid liquid or gas
fatigue
state of increased discomfort and decreased efficiency resulting from prolonged exertion
flaccid
lacking muscle tone
hypostatic pneumonia
lung inflammation caused from constantly remaining in the same position
isometric
exercises with tightening or tensing of muscle without moving body parts
isotonic
exercises which cause muscle contraction and change in muscle length
line of gravity
imaginary vertical line which passes through the center of gravity
muscle tone
state of slight contraction present in a normal muscle
passive range of motion
health care worker performs full range of motion exercises for the client, maintains and prevents contracture and stiffness
postural hypotension
low blood pressure which occurs as a result of assuming an erect position or with prolonged standing
range of motion
extent through which a joint can be moved naturally without pain
resistive isometric
exercise in which an individual contracts the muscle while pushing against a stationary object or resisting the movement of an object