Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Glossary
105 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
PNF PNF
Abbreviation for Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation; a technique combining movement patterns and muscle contractions to improve strength, coordination, and flexibility in rehabilitation.
HO
Abbreviation for Heterotopic Ossification; used in rehabilitation medicine notes, radiology reports, and complication lo...
Orthosis
An externally applied device designed to support, align, prevent, or correct musculoskeletal deformities or to improve t...
Orthostatic Hypotension
A sustained decrease in blood pressure upon assuming an upright posture, defined as a fall of ≥20 mmHg systolic or ≥10 m...
Spinal Orthosis
An external device applied to the trunk to immobilise, support, correct, or offload segments of the spinal column during...