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Mod E 2.12.18
Mod E 2.12.18
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02/12/2018

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Cryotherapy
Definition
The application of cold to a patient’s body for therapeutic reasons.
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Erythema
Definition
Redness of the skin
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Gait
Definition
The way a person walks, consisting of two phases; stance and swing.
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Goniometer
Definition
A protractor device that measures range of motion.
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Hydrotherapy
Definition
The therapeutic use of water to treat physical problems.
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Physical Therapy
Definition
A medical specialty that uses cold, heat, water, exercise, massage, traction, and other physical means to treat musculoskeletal, nervous, and cardiopulmonary disorders.
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Posture
Definition
Body position and alignment.
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Range of Motion
Definition
The degree to which a joint is able to move.
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Thermotherapy
Definition
The application of heath to the body to treat a disorder or injury.
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Traction
Definition
The pulling or stretching of the musculoskeletal system to treat dislocated joints, joints afflicted by arthritis, or other diseases, and fractured bones.
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Anabolism
Definition
The stage of metabolism in which substances such as nutrients are changed into more complex substances and used to build body tissues
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Anorexia Nervosa
Definition
An eating disorder in which people starve themselves because they fear that if they lose control of eating they will become grossly overweight.
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Antioxidants
Definition
Chemical agents that fight cell destroying chemical substances called free radicals.
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Catabolism
Definition
The stage of metabolism in which complex substances, including nutrients and body tissues, are broken down into simpler substances and converted into energy.
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Dehydration
Definition
The condition that results from lack of adequate water in the body.
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Protein
Definition
The most essential nutrient for building and repairing cells and tissue.
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Minerals
Definition
Natural, inorganic substances the body needs to help build and maintain body tissues and carry on life functions.
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Saturated Fat
Definition
Fats, derived primarily from animal sources, that are usually solid at room temperature and that tend to raise blood cholesterol levels.
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Unsaturated Fats
Definition
Fats, including most vegetable oils, that are usually liquid at room temperature and tend to lower blood cholesterol.
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Vitamins
Definition
Organic substances that are essential for normal body growth and maintenance and resistance to infection.
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