| Anoxia |
A condition characterized by an absence of oxygen supply to an organ or a tissue. |
| Concussion |
A mild traumatic brain injury that occurs when a blow or jolt to the head disrupts the normal functioning of the brain. |
| Deep
vein thrombosis |
A blood clot that forms
in a vein deep in the body |
| Exercise
physiologist |
Exercise physiologists
have an academic degree and/or certification in the analysis,
improvement, and maintenance of health and fitness, rehabilitation
of heart disease and other chronic diseases or disabilities through
exercise. |
| Proprioception |
The awareness of posture, movement and changes in equilibrium and the knowledge of position, weight, and resistance of objects in relation to the body. |
| Heterotopic
ossification |
The development of bone in abnormal areas,
usually in soft tissues |
| Kinesthetic Sense |
The ability to perceive extent, direction, or weight of movement. |
| Low Vision |
Low vision is a visual impairment not corrected by standard eyeglasses, contact lenses, medicine or surgery, which interferes with the ability to perform everyday activities. |
| McKenzie Certification |
A prestigious certification in back, neck, and spine care. |
| Paraplegia |
Paralysis of the legs
and, sometimes, torso |
| Physiatrist |
Doctor of
rehabilitative medicine |
| Quadriplegia/tetraplegia |
Paralysis of legs, arms, and torso |
| Rehabilitation |
The process of helping an individual who
is disabled, chronically ill, recovering from an illness or surgery
to regain as much independence as possible in activities of daily
living |
| Sensation
Changes |
Decrease or abnormal sensations
such as pain, tingling or burning |
| Spasticity |
Involuntary muscle movement. A condition
in which certain muscles are continuously contracted |
