Rehab Technology Glossary

A powered wheelchair control interface in which the speed and direction of the chair are proportional to the degree of d...

A rehabilitative stretching and strengthening technique that uses patterns of diagonal movement combined with manual res...

An artificial device that replaces a missing or non-functional body part, typically a limb, joint, or sensory organ.

A professional who applies engineering principles and technical expertise to design, adapt, or evaluate assistive and re...

The portion of an amputated limb remaining after surgery; the preferred clinical and editorial term, replacing the older...

Day-to-day or session-to-session changes in the size of a residual limb that affect prosthetic socket fit and comfort.

Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America; the professional organisation that sets st...

A wheeled walking frame equipped with hand brakes and typically a seat, designed to support individuals who require ongo...

Range of Motion; a clinical measurement expressing the arc of movement available at a joint, reported in degrees.

A clinical specialty and service category addressing the assessment, prescription, and fitting of specialised seating sy...

A clinical assessment technique in which an adjustable trial seating system is used to evaluate optimal wheelchair seat...

A breath-activated access method in which the user inhales (sips) or exhales (puffs) into a straw-like tube to generate...

Seating and Mobility Specialist; a RESNA credential held by clinicians who specialise in the assessment and prescription...

The precision of the interface between a prosthetic socket and the residual limb, critical for comfort, function, and sk...

A velocity-dependent increase in muscle tone resulting from an upper motor neuron lesion, manifesting as resistance to p...

A standardised system—most commonly the ASIA Impairment Scale—used to grade the severity and neurological level of a spi...

The mechanism by which a prosthetic device is attached to and retained on the residual limb during activity.

The discontinuation of an assistive or rehabilitation technology device by a user, often resulting from poor fit between...

The delivery of rehabilitation assessment, therapy, and monitoring services to patients at a distance using telecommunic...

A non-invasive pain management technique that delivers low-voltage electrical current through electrodes placed on the s...

A wheelchair seating feature that rotates the entire seat-to-back angle as a fixed unit posteriorly, redistributing pres...

A clinical and equipment-based strategy to reduce or accommodate abnormal muscle tone—including spasticity, rigidity, or...

A collaborative model in rehabilitation in which professionals from multiple disciplines share roles and cross-train one...

A prosthetic device fitted above the knee for individuals with amputation at the femoral level, encompassing socket, kne...