Physical Therapy
Accessory motion - correct answers-ability of the joint surfaces to glide, roll, and spin on
one another
active assisted range of motion - correct answers-joint movement to which the patient
may be assisted either manually or mechanically through an arc of movement
active free exercises - correct answers-exercises in which the patient does not receive
any support or resistance
active range of motion (AROM) - correct answers-ability of the patient to voluntarily
move a limb through an arc of movement
active resisted exercise - correct answers-joint movement in which an external force
resists the movement
aerobic training - correct answers-exercise program that uses oxygen as the major
energy source
aquatic physical therapy - correct answers-therapeutic use of water for rehabilitation or
prevention of injury
bursitis - correct answers-inflammation of bursae, fluid-filled sacs located throughout the
body that decrease friction between two structures
closed kinetic chain exercise - correct answers-exercise incorporating several muscle
groups through the use of several joints with the end segment fixed
core strengthening - correct answers-strengthening of the deep postural muscles of the
lumbar and cervical spine
cryotherapy - correct answers-application of cold agents to cause decreases in blood
flow and metabolism, which result in a decrease in swelling and pain
dysfunction - correct answers-any functional disability
electrical stimulation - correct answers-application of electricity at specified locations to
stimulate nerves, muscles, and other soft tissues to reduce pain and swelling, to
increase strength and range of motion, and to facilitate wound healing
flexibility - correct answers-ability to move a limb segment through a range of motion
flexibility exercise - correct answers-exercise performed over time, using stress, to
change the length and elasticity of soft tissue such as muscle; usually performed for
postural or ROM enhancement
fluidotherapy - correct answers-use of a self-contained unit filled with sawdust-type
particles heated to the desired temperature and circulated by air pressure around the
involved body part
fracture - correct answers-break in a bone
functional exercise - correct answers-exercise that mimics functional movements and
activities. functional movements incorporate strength, flexibility, balance, and
coordination
goniometer - correct answers-instrument used to measure and document ROOM
goniometry - correct answers-methods to measure and document ROM
history - correct answers-description of the past and current health status of the
patient/client
hot pack - correct answers-pouch filled with silica gel and soaked in thermostatically
controlled water
, hydrotherapy - correct answers-use of the therapeutic effects of water by immersing the
body part or entire body into a tank of water
hypermobile joint - correct answers-joint with excessive motion
hypomobile joint - correct answers-joint with less motion than is considered functional
joint mobilization - correct answers-technique used when a patient's dysfunction is the
result of joint stiffness or hypomobility (loss of motion); applies to joint-specific passive
movements, either oscillary (rapid, repeated movements) or sustained
manual muscle testing (MMT) - correct answers-test allowing the therapist to assign a
specific grade to a muscle, based on whether the patient can hold the limb against
gravity, how much manual resistance can be tolerated, and whether there is full range
of motion at a joint
massage - correct answers-systematic use of various manual strokes designed to
produce certain physiologic, mechanical, and psychological effects
muscle endurance - correct answers-ability to produce and sustain tension over a
prolonged period of time
muscular strength - correct answers-maximal amount of tension an individual can
produce in one repetition
muscular power - correct answers-amount of work produced by a muscle in a given
period of time
myofascial release - correct answers-manual stretching of the layers of the body's fascia
(connective tissue that surrounds muscle and other soft tissues in the body)
nerve entrapment - correct answers-pressure on a nerve
objective examination - correct answers-quantitative or qualitative measurements that
are taken by the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant or by use of a
mechanical device
open kinetic chain exercise - correct answers-exercise in which the end limb segment is
free
outcome measure - correct answers-standardized instrument used to measure an
individual's actual or perceived limitations and participation restrictions, and/or quality of
life or health status
paraffin treatment - correct answers-use of a mixture of melted paraffin wax and mineral
oil maintained at a specific temperature to promote relaxation and pain relief and allow
greater comfort during range-of-motion exercises
passive range of motion (PROM) - correct answers-amount of movement at a joint that
is obtained by the therapist's moving the segment without assistance from the patient
range of motion (ROM) - correct answers-movement at a joint
range-of-motion exercise - correct answers-exercise for mobility of a joint. falls into two
categories: active or passive. Active ROM exercise involves voluntary movement of a
limb through an arc of movement; passive ROM exercise involves the therapist's
moving the limb without patient assistance
resistance exercise - correct answers-form of active movement in which some form of
resistance is provided to increase muscular strength and endurance
resisted test - correct answers-test that allows the therapist to determine the general
strength of a muscle group and assess whether any pain is produced with the muscle
contraction
Accessory motion - correct answers-ability of the joint surfaces to glide, roll, and spin on
one another
active assisted range of motion - correct answers-joint movement to which the patient
may be assisted either manually or mechanically through an arc of movement
active free exercises - correct answers-exercises in which the patient does not receive
any support or resistance
active range of motion (AROM) - correct answers-ability of the patient to voluntarily
move a limb through an arc of movement
active resisted exercise - correct answers-joint movement in which an external force
resists the movement
aerobic training - correct answers-exercise program that uses oxygen as the major
energy source
aquatic physical therapy - correct answers-therapeutic use of water for rehabilitation or
prevention of injury
bursitis - correct answers-inflammation of bursae, fluid-filled sacs located throughout the
body that decrease friction between two structures
closed kinetic chain exercise - correct answers-exercise incorporating several muscle
groups through the use of several joints with the end segment fixed
core strengthening - correct answers-strengthening of the deep postural muscles of the
lumbar and cervical spine
cryotherapy - correct answers-application of cold agents to cause decreases in blood
flow and metabolism, which result in a decrease in swelling and pain
dysfunction - correct answers-any functional disability
electrical stimulation - correct answers-application of electricity at specified locations to
stimulate nerves, muscles, and other soft tissues to reduce pain and swelling, to
increase strength and range of motion, and to facilitate wound healing
flexibility - correct answers-ability to move a limb segment through a range of motion
flexibility exercise - correct answers-exercise performed over time, using stress, to
change the length and elasticity of soft tissue such as muscle; usually performed for
postural or ROM enhancement
fluidotherapy - correct answers-use of a self-contained unit filled with sawdust-type
particles heated to the desired temperature and circulated by air pressure around the
involved body part
fracture - correct answers-break in a bone
functional exercise - correct answers-exercise that mimics functional movements and
activities. functional movements incorporate strength, flexibility, balance, and
coordination
goniometer - correct answers-instrument used to measure and document ROOM
goniometry - correct answers-methods to measure and document ROM
history - correct answers-description of the past and current health status of the
patient/client
hot pack - correct answers-pouch filled with silica gel and soaked in thermostatically
controlled water
, hydrotherapy - correct answers-use of the therapeutic effects of water by immersing the
body part or entire body into a tank of water
hypermobile joint - correct answers-joint with excessive motion
hypomobile joint - correct answers-joint with less motion than is considered functional
joint mobilization - correct answers-technique used when a patient's dysfunction is the
result of joint stiffness or hypomobility (loss of motion); applies to joint-specific passive
movements, either oscillary (rapid, repeated movements) or sustained
manual muscle testing (MMT) - correct answers-test allowing the therapist to assign a
specific grade to a muscle, based on whether the patient can hold the limb against
gravity, how much manual resistance can be tolerated, and whether there is full range
of motion at a joint
massage - correct answers-systematic use of various manual strokes designed to
produce certain physiologic, mechanical, and psychological effects
muscle endurance - correct answers-ability to produce and sustain tension over a
prolonged period of time
muscular strength - correct answers-maximal amount of tension an individual can
produce in one repetition
muscular power - correct answers-amount of work produced by a muscle in a given
period of time
myofascial release - correct answers-manual stretching of the layers of the body's fascia
(connective tissue that surrounds muscle and other soft tissues in the body)
nerve entrapment - correct answers-pressure on a nerve
objective examination - correct answers-quantitative or qualitative measurements that
are taken by the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant or by use of a
mechanical device
open kinetic chain exercise - correct answers-exercise in which the end limb segment is
free
outcome measure - correct answers-standardized instrument used to measure an
individual's actual or perceived limitations and participation restrictions, and/or quality of
life or health status
paraffin treatment - correct answers-use of a mixture of melted paraffin wax and mineral
oil maintained at a specific temperature to promote relaxation and pain relief and allow
greater comfort during range-of-motion exercises
passive range of motion (PROM) - correct answers-amount of movement at a joint that
is obtained by the therapist's moving the segment without assistance from the patient
range of motion (ROM) - correct answers-movement at a joint
range-of-motion exercise - correct answers-exercise for mobility of a joint. falls into two
categories: active or passive. Active ROM exercise involves voluntary movement of a
limb through an arc of movement; passive ROM exercise involves the therapist's
moving the limb without patient assistance
resistance exercise - correct answers-form of active movement in which some form of
resistance is provided to increase muscular strength and endurance
resisted test - correct answers-test that allows the therapist to determine the general
strength of a muscle group and assess whether any pain is produced with the muscle
contraction
