Exercise and Activity

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Across
  1. 2. The position of the body in relation to the surrounding space.
  2. 3. roll A maneuver used to turn a reclining patient without moving the spinal column out of alignment.
  3. 5. lift Used to raise patient off the bed. (two words)
  4. 7. boots Foot-shaped devices designed to reduce the risk of footdrop by maintaining the foot in dorsiflexion. (two words)
  5. 8. The movement of an extremity toward the midline of the body.
  6. 11. rolls Use to prevent external rotation of legs when immobile patients are in the supine position. (two words)
Down
  1. 1. The position of the patient in which the patient is resting on his or her back.
  2. 2. The body’s ability to sense its position and movement in space.
  3. 4. drop An abnormal neuromuscular condition of the lower leg and foot characterized by an inability to dorsiflex or evert the foot.
  4. 6. The movement of an extremity away from the midline of the body.
  5. 7. The effect of rubbing or the resistance that a moving body meets from the surface on which it moves. A force that occurs in a direction to oppose movement.
  6. 9. __________ is the manner or style of walking, including rhythm, cadence, and speed.
  7. 10. The position of the patient in which the patient is lying face down.
  8. 12. of gravity Body balance is achieved when you balance a relatively low ________ over a wide, stable base of support (three words)