Rehabilitation Medicine Glossary

Alternative methods or techniques taught to patients to accomplish functional tasks when normal movement patterns cannot...

Rehabilitation technique that restricts use of the unaffected limb to promote recovery of the affected limb.

Permanent shortening and tightening of muscles, tendons, or joint capsules limiting range of motion.

Rehabilitation technique involving simultaneous performance of cognitive and motor tasks to improve functional performan...

Inability to control the distance, speed, and range of motion during voluntary muscle movements.

Diagnostic tests including electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies used to evaluate neuromuscular disorders.

Therapeutic technique using electrical stimulation to activate paralyzed or weak muscles for functional movement.

Therapeutic intervention to improve walking patterns, balance, and mobility following injury or neurological impairment.

Complex daily tasks requiring higher cognitive and physical functioning than basic self-care activities.

A tremor that occurs during purposeful movement and worsens as the limb approaches its target, indicating cerebellar dys...

A therapeutic approach focusing on normal movement patterns and postural control for patients with neurological dysfunct...

A medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation who leads rehabilitation teams.

The ability to maintain, achieve, or restore balance during static positions and dynamic activities.

Evaluation of a patient's ability to move safely between surfaces such as bed to chair or wheelchair to toilet.