CH 21: Physical Therapy

2. an infectious viral disease that affects the central nervous system and can cause paralysis
5. a range of physical activities that helps restore and build physical strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and stability
9. obtaining a history, performing a systems review, gathering data about a patient
14. repetitive exercise executed by the patient to improve the ability to live on their own
16. full movement potential of a joint
17. determination of level of optimal improvement that may be obtained, includes plan of care
18. the study of bodily structure separated into parts

1. declaration of injury or syndrome
3. a task that allows one to meet the demands of the environment and daily life
4. using methods and techniques to produce change in condition of patient
6. condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system
7. dynamic process of making a judgment
8. restoration of health through therapy
10. direct patient contact including mobilization intended to restore joint or soft tissue mobility and reduce joint contracture
11. ability to produce power to accomplish work
12. result of patient management, guides impact of continuing physical therapy care
13. the study of mechanics of body movements
15. the average length of life of a person in a particular environment