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Misc. New Stuff
15
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Professional
10/03/2007

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Term
PLISSIT
Definition
for use in treatment of sexuality

Permission
Limited Information
Specific Suggestions
Intensive Tx
Term
Sensory Training: Desensitization
Definition
massage, textures, vibration, 3-phase desensitization kit, fluidotherapy

post surgery: move from periphery of scar to over scar
Term
Body mechanics
Definition
directly face object to be lifted (NOT in direction to be moved)

do NOT rotate trunk in lifting, pivot whole body
Term
Joint Protection
Definition
use strongest and largest joint possible

stand directly in front of item (NOT to the side of)

perform movement opposite of potential deformity


discomfort = may be reality
pain = warning sign indicating modifying or stopping ax
Term
Myositis ossificans
Definition
Pain, tenderness, focal swelling, and joint/muscle contractions occur.

Tender mass, with or without cutaneous erythema

Associated joint motion abnormalities

In Hereditary Form:
Ossification progresses from proximal to distal and cranial to caudal.
Term
What are used to test grip strength in individuals with arthritis?
Definition
vigorometer

OR

sphygmomanometer
Term
Contrast baths
Definition
duration: 15 to 30 minutes

warm temp = 104 to 110
cold temp = 50 to 60

warm (10min) to cold (1min) to warm (4min)
** end in warm

severe edema: some say end in 1min cold
Term
retrograde massage
Definition
elevate limb

stroking in centripetal direction
Term
A significant change in edema is considered...
Definition
10ml of change or more
Term
In edema treatment, coban is wrapped...
Definition
DIST to PROX
Term
agraphia
Definition
inability to write
Term
alexia
Definition
inability to read
Term
alcalculia
Definition
inability to perform calculations\
Term
anosognosia
Definition
unawareness of motor deficit

may be related to lack of insight
Term
unilateral spatial neglect
Definition
inattention to, or neglect of, the extrapersonal space contralateral to the lesion
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