Physical Therapy

2. assistive device that provides balance and support
4. 4 legged device that provides support
7. Heat warm and wet applications against the skin that are more penetrating and effective in relieving pain in deeper tissues
8. tightening/shortening of a muscle resulting in permanent flexing of a joint
12. Cold applications that are dry and cold against the skin
14. use of cold for treatment
15. Bags special containers filled with ice
17. blood vessels constrict and less blood goes to the area
18. Heat warm and dry applications against the skin
20. Bath provides warm moist heat to the perineal and rectal area and are is used postpartum or after rectal surgery to provide comfort and promote healing
21. Blanket contains coils that can be filled with air or fluid to warm a patient

1. artificial supports that assist a patient who needs help walking
3. Pads smaller pads that contain coils that fill with warm water
5. Belt band of leather or fabric positioned around the patients waist that a healthcare worker can grasp for support during transfers
6. Wax Treatment used for chronic joint disease such as arthritis or prior to ROM Exercises
9. the use of heat for treatment
10. Packs gel filled packs that are warmed in a water bath temperature of 150-170 degrees and can be contoured to fit over any area of the body
11. Blanket contains coils filled with cool fluid used to reduce high body temperature
13. blood vessels dilate and more blood goes to the area
16. Cold applications that are moist and cold against the skin and are more penetrating than dry cold applications
19. Water Bags special containers filled with warm water to provide heat to body parts
22. of Motion exercises done to maintain the health of the musculoskeletar system