physical medicine
81mind-body medicine — a holistic approach to medicine that takes into account the effect of the mind on physical processes, including the effects of psychosocial stressors and conditioning, particularly as they affect the immune system; many of the therapeutic… …
82medicine ball — noun heavy ball used in physical training • Hypernyms: ↑ball * * * noun, pl ⋯ balls [count] : a heavy leather covered ball that is used for exercises * * * ˈmedicine ball 7 [medicine ball] noun a large heavy ball which is thrown and caught as a… …
83physical — adj. (in medicine) relating to the body rather than to the mind. For example, a physical sign is one that a doctor can detect when examining a patient, such as abnormal dilation of the pupils or the absence of a knee jerk reflex (see also… …
84medicine ball — noun A large, heavy sphere of leather or plastic filled with sand and used for athletic training or physical rehabilitation …
85Sports medicine — specializes in preventing, diagnosing and treating injuries related to participating in sports and/or exercise, specifically the rotation or deformation of joints or muscles caused by engaging in such physical activities. The sports medicine team …
86Exercise is Medicine — Exercise is Medicine™ is a nonprofit initiative launched by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)and the American Medical Association (AMA).The initiative calls for physical activity and exercise to be standard parts of disease… …
87Specialty (medicine) — A specialty (or speciality) in medicine is a branch of medical science. After completing medical school, physicians or surgeons usually further their medical education in a specific specialty of medicine by completing a multiple year residency to …
88Preventive medicine — or preventive care refers to measures taken to prevent diseases,[1] (or injuries) rather than curing them or treating their symptoms. The term contrasts in method with curative and palliative medicine, and in scope with public health methods… …
89Doctor of Physical Therapy — The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPhysio) is a post baccalaureate three year degree conferred upon successful completion of a professional (entry level) clinical doctoral level professional or post professional… …
90Alternative medicine — Alternative medical systems …
