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- 5. is a healthcare professional who works under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. PTAs help patients with injuries, surgeries, chronic conditions, and mobility issues by carrying out treatment plans.
- 6. physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury.
- 7. improve circulation and mobility to a body part, help decrease contracture formation.
- 8. a condition with swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. The common symptom includes pain and stiffness in joints.
- 10. is a healthcare professional who develops a customized set of exercises and movements to help you move your body. Improve functional mobility and quality of life for all ages.
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- 1. stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, a device that delivers electrical impulses to the skin to relieve pain; an alternative to using pain medications or narcotics.
- 2. strengthens muscles, improves cardiovascular health, enhances joint mobility and flexibility, strengthens bones are just a few benefits of the elderly walking.
- 3. also known as physiotherapy a healthcare profession, PT and PTAs promote, maintain, or restore health through patient education, physical intervention, disease prevention, and health promotion.
- 4. inflammation of one or more joints. It is the most common form of arthritis that affects joints in the hand, spine, knees and hips.
- 9. move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control, from a higher to a lower level.