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1Thermoregulation — is the ability of an organism to keep its body temperature within certain boundaries, even when temperature surrounding is very different. This process is one aspect of homeostasis: a dynamic state of stability between an animal s internal… …
2Prosthesis — For other uses, see Prosthesis (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Orthotic. A man with two prosthetic arms playing table football …
3Orthotics — Not to be confused with Prosthetics. Orthotist , orthopaedic brace and ankle foot orthotic (AFO) redirect here, where they are dealt with in their respective sections. Two different braces used to treat scoliosis Orthotics (Greek: Ορθός, ortho,… …
4Osteopathic manipulative medicine — Intervention ICD 10 PCS 7 ICD 9 CM 93.6 …
5Myoelectric prosthesis — A myoelectric prosthesis uses EMG signals or potentials from voluntarily contracted muscles within a persons residual limb on the surface of the skin to control the movements of the prosthesis, such as elbow flexion/extension, wrist… …
6systremma — A muscular cramp in the calf of the leg, the contracted muscles forming a hard ball. [G. anything twisted] * * * sys·trem·ma (sis tremґə) [Gr. “anything twisted up togetherâ€] a cramp in the muscles of the calf …
7Myofascial release — The myofascial release approach is a form of soft tissue therapy used to treat somatic dysfunction and resulting pain and restriction of motion. It is a treatment described by Andrew Taylor Still, founder of osteopathy/osteopathic medicine, and… …
8Ankle-foot orthosis — (abbreviated: AFO) is a brace, usually plastic, worn on the lower leg and foot to support the ankle, hold the foot and ankle in the correct position, and correct foot drop. Also known as a foot drop brace.AFOs are commonly used in the treatment… …
9Savasana — (Sanskrit: शवआसन, śavāsana, Corpse Pose , alternately spelled Shavasana or Sarvasana , and also known as mrta asana ) is a yoga asana often used to begin and conclude a yoga session. It is a relaxing posture intended to rejuvenate one s body,… …
10myoelectric — adjective Using, or pertaining to, myoelectricity. A myoelectric prosthesis uses EMG signals or potentials from voluntarily contracted muscles within a persons residual limb on the surface of the skin to control the movements of the prosthesis …
