Exercise Rehabilitation Glossary
100 terms total — 24 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
Kinesio Taping
Therapeutic taping technique using elastic tape to support muscles and joints while allowing normal movement.
perturbation training
Therapeutic intervention using unexpected external forces to improve balance reactions and postural control strategies.
plyometric training
High-intensity exercises involving rapid stretching and contracting of muscles to develop explosive power and neuromuscu...
PNF
Therapeutic approach using diagonal movement patterns to enhance neuromuscular function.
Post-Exertional Malaise
A worsening of symptoms following physical or mental exertion that is disproportionate to the activity performed.
post-exertional symptom exacerbation
Worsening of symptoms following physical or cognitive activity, requiring modified exercise approaches and careful monit...
progressive overload
Training principle requiring gradual increases in exercise demands to promote continued adaptation and improvement.
proprioception
The body's awareness of joint position and movement in space, crucial for balance and coordination training.
range of motion
The extent of movement possible at a joint, measured in degrees and categorized as active or passive.
Rate of Perceived Exertion
A subjective scale used to measure the intensity of exercise or physical activity based on the individual's perception o...
Rehabilitative Exercise Plan
Comprehensive document outlining systematic exercise interventions designed to restore function following injury or illn...
return-to-sport
Systematic process of progressive activity advancement to restore athletic participation following injury.
Submaximal Testing
Exercise testing protocols that assess cardiovascular and functional capacity without pushing patients to their maximum...
Symptom Reproduction
Clinical phenomenon where exercise or movement activities trigger the patient's original complaint symptoms. Used diagno...
Symptom Titration
The systematic adjustment of exercise parameters based on patient symptom responses to optimize therapeutic benefit whil...
Symptom-Limited Exercise Testing
An assessment protocol that evaluates exercise capacity by progressively increasing workload until symptoms prevent furt...
therapeutic exercise
Prescribed physical activities designed to restore function, improve strength, and facilitate healing.
Therapeutic Exercise Adherence Scale
A standardized measurement tool used to quantify patient compliance with prescribed exercise rehabilitation programs.
Therapeutic Exercise Contraindication
Medical condition, symptom, or circumstance that makes specific therapeutic exercises inadvisable or potentially harmful...
Therapeutic Exercise Dosage
Specific parameters of exercise prescription including frequency, intensity, time, and type (FITT principle) tailored fo...
Therapeutic Exercise Log
A detailed record documenting patient exercise performance, responses, and progression throughout rehabilitation treatme...
Therapeutic Exercise Plan
A structured document outlining specific exercises, parameters, and progression guidelines tailored to individual patien...
Therapeutic Exercise Prescription
Formal documentation specifying exercise parameters, precautions, and progression criteria for rehabilitation patients....
therapeutic milieu
Structured treatment environment designed to promote healing and functional recovery.
therapeutic modalities
Physical agents used as adjuncts to exercise in rehabilitation treatment.