Rehab Month 2022

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Across
  1. 4. Swelling in all or part of a limb or another part of the body, occasionally seen after cancer surgery in a limb, is called L_______________
  2. 7. “ROM” values allow therapists to determine whether your joints are mobile enough to complete many activities that are important to your daily life (3 words)
  3. 9. This is an abbreviation for Activities of Daily Living
  4. 10. D_____________ helps fingers and hands to coordinate for completing fine tasks like writing, sewing, and playing string instruments
  5. 12. A R________ is a device that enables a disabled or elderly person to pick up objects that are difficult to reach
  6. 14. We focus on B______________ training to reduce your risk of falling
  7. 15. People who work on correcting their P__________ are less likely to experience back and neck pain
  8. 16. A few things this professional can help with: preserve the brain functions associated with communication, and helps address the cognitive aspects of communication including attention and problem solving. (2 words)
  9. 17. A S______ is utilized to immobilize the joints and bones above and below the fracture site – our OT staff can help fabricate this.
  10. 19. These are taught to you in clinic to then work on at home to improve strength and range of motion. E___________
  11. 20. V_____ plays a significant role in balance Approximately twenty percent of the nerve fibers from the eyes interact with the vestibular system. There are a variety of visual dysfunctions that can cause, or associate with dizziness and balance problems
Down
  1. 1. Aphasia is the loss of ability to understand or express S______, caused by brain damage
  2. 2. A professional that involves the therapeutic use of everyday activities, or occupations, to treat the physical, mental, developmental, and emotional ailments that impact a patient's ability to perform day-to-day tasks (2 words)
  3. 3. A S______ S______ is a test to see if you might have dysphagia, which causes trouble swallowing
  4. 5. The goal of being mindful of your E__________ (like lifting with our legs or adjusting our computer set up) is to eliminate discomfort and risk of injury due to work.
  5. 6. A S_____ A___ an assistive device that allows you to put on your socks more easily despite pain and physical limitations
  6. 8. S___________ keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy
  7. 11. This professional will examine and develop a treatment plan to improve a patient’s ability to move, reduce or manage pain, restore function, and prevent disability (2 words)
  8. 13. - One goal of therapy is to work on I_____________ in daily activities (doing things yourself)
  9. 18. V_________ is a sensation of feeling off balance or spinning. Specialized treatment typically can correct this.