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Exercise Rehabilitation Glossary

100 terms total — 24 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026

Kinesio Taping

Intermediate Technical IVT

Therapeutic taping technique using elastic tape to support muscles and joints while allowing normal movement.

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Exercise Modification Strategy

Professional Technical IVT

Systematic approach to adapting therapeutic exercises based on patient response, contraindications, or functional limita...

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Exercise Periodization

Advanced Technical IVT

The systematic planning of exercise training phases with varying intensity and volume to optimize adaptation and prevent...

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exercise prescription

Intermediate Technical IVT

Detailed specifications for therapeutic exercise including frequency, intensity, duration, and progression parameters.

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Exercise Readiness Assessment

Intermediate Technical IVT

Systematic evaluation to determine a patient's preparedness for physical activity following injury or illness. Documents...

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Exercise Regression

Intermediate Technical IVT

Systematic reduction of exercise complexity, intensity, or load when a patient cannot tolerate the current therapeutic d...

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Exercise Response Monitoring

Intermediate Technical IVT

The systematic observation and documentation of physiological and symptom responses during and after exercise sessions.

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Exercise Self-Efficacy

Intermediate Technical IVT

A patient's confidence in their ability to perform exercise activities and overcome barriers to physical activity partic...

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exercise tolerance

Intermediate Technical IVT

Individual's capacity to perform physical activity without excessive fatigue or symptoms.

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Exercise Tolerance Testing

Professional Technical IVT

Systematic assessment of a patient's ability to perform physical activities without symptom reproduction or physiologica...

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Exercise-Induced Analgesia

Professional Technical IVT

The temporary pain reduction that occurs during and immediately following exercise activity.

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exercise-induced bronchoconstriction

Intermediate Technical IVT

Temporary narrowing of airways triggered by physical activity, requiring specific exercise modifications and monitoring...

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Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia

Advanced Technical IVT

Temporary reduction in pain sensitivity following exercise activity. Important physiological response that informs exerc...

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FCE

Professional Technical IVT

Standardized assessment measuring physical work capacity and functional limitations.

Abbreviation Full entry →

fear-avoidance behavior

Intermediate Technical IVT

Maladaptive pattern where patients avoid activities due to fear of pain or re-injury, often perpetuating disability.

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Functional Capacity Evaluation

Professional Technical IVT

Comprehensive assessment measuring an individual's physical abilities relative to work or daily activity demands.

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functional movement screen

Intermediate Technical IVT

Standardized assessment tool evaluating movement patterns to identify dysfunction and injury risk.

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functional outcome measure

Intermediate Technical IVT

Standardized assessment tools that quantify a patient's ability to perform activities of daily living and functional tas...

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Functional Progression

Intermediate Technical IVT

A systematic advancement of exercises from basic movement patterns to complex, task-specific activities that mirror real...

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Functional Restoration

Professional Technical IVT

Comprehensive rehabilitation approach aimed at returning patients to their highest achievable level of function followin...

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Graded Activity

Advanced Technical IVT

A systematic approach to gradually increasing activity levels in a structured, time-based progression regardless of pain...

Treatment Approach Full entry →

graded exercise therapy

Intermediate Technical IVT

A structured rehabilitation approach involving gradual, incremental increases in physical activity levels to restore fun...

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graded exposure therapy

Professional Technical IVT

Systematic approach to gradually increasing activity exposure to reduce fear avoidance and kinesiophobia in rehabilitati...

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IADLs

Intermediate Technical IVT

Complex community living tasks beyond basic self-care activities.

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Interval Training

Intermediate Technical IVT

An exercise method alternating between periods of high-intensity activity and lower-intensity recovery or rest periods.

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