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orthostatic hypotension
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A significant drop in blood pressure upon standing — defined as a fall of ≥20 mmHg systolic or ≥10 mmHg diastolic — that is a major cause of falls and dizziness in geriatric rehabilitation patients.
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AFO
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Abbreviation for Ankle–Foot Orthosis; an external brace spanning the ankle and foot used to correct foot drop and stabil...
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