| A | B |
|---|
| syncope | suddenly passing out |
| crutches | when person has no use of one or both legs |
| hip abduction wedge | used after hip surgery |
| footdrop | permanent plantar flexion |
| strict bedrest | PCT does all for patient |
| orthostatic hypotension | sudden drop in vascular pressure upon standing |
| ROM | ability to rotate joint without causing pain |
| bedrest | used to treat medical problems |
| spine, skull | pivot joint |
| hip, shoulder | ball & socket joint |
| elbow | hinge joint |
| trochanter rolls | prevents external rotation of hips and legs |
| dorsiflexion | toes upward from ankle |
| active ROM (AROM) | done by patient |
| passive ROM (PROM) | assist patient |
| PWB (partial weight bearing) | can only place some weight on leg |
| NWB (non weight bearing) | not allowed to stand on injured leg |
