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aphasia
aphasia , language disturbance caused by a lesion of the brain, making an individual partially or totally impaired in his ability to speak, write, or comprehend the meaning of spoken or written words. It is distinguished from functional disorders such as stammering or stuttering, and from impaired... Read more |
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Cognitive-behavioral therapy
COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPY Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a combination of cognitive and behavior therapies that are directive, time-limited, structured, and place great emphasis on homework exercises. While cognitive therapy emphasizes the role of cognitive processes in the origin and... Read more |
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dermatology
dermatology , branch of medicine concerned with diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the skin . Dermatologists also study the structure and function of the skin, and the relationship between skin pathologies and malfunctions of other organs of the body. Dermatology often overlaps... Read more |
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arthritis
arthritis painful inflammation of a joint or joints of the body, usually producing heat and redness. There are many kinds of arthritis. In its various forms, arthritis disables more people than any other chronic disorder. The condition can be brought about by nerve impairment, increased or... Read more |
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physiotherapy
physiotherapy The modern development of physiotherapy as a branch of professional health care began to take shape in the last few decades of the nineteenth century. Earlier physical treatments — in particular hydrotherapy, exercise, and massage — in Europe have their roots in antiquity... Read more |
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Pharmacogenomics
Pharmacogenetics Resources Pharmacogenetics refers to the study of the relationship between inherited genes and the ability of the body to metabolize drugs. Specifically, pharmacogenetics focuses on the connections between the genes carried by an individual (genotype) and specific reactions to... Read more |
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Chest Physical Therapy
Chest physical therapy Definition Chest physical therapy is the term for a group of treatments designed to improve respiratory efficiency, promote expansion of the lungs, strengthen respiratory muscles, and eliminate secretions from the respiratory system. Purpose The... Read more |
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Therapy
Therapy couple relationships lorelei e. simpson, krista s. gattis, andrew christensen family relationships linda berg-cross, michelle morales, christi moore parent-child relationships marian j. bakermans-kranenburg, marinus h. van ijzendoorn, femmie juffer COUPLE RELATIONSHIPS... Read more |
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formula (mathematics)
formula in mathematics and physics, equation expressing a definite fixed relationship between certain quantities. The quantities are usually expressed by letters, and their relationship is indicated by algebraic symbols. For example, A =π r2 is the formula for the area A of a circle of... Read more |
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Correlation
Correlation (geology) In geology , the term correlation refers to the methods by which the age relationship between various strata of Earth's crust is established. Such relationships can be established, in general, in one of two ways: by comparing the physical characteristics of strata with each... Read more |
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Getting the 'all clear' for physical therapy.
...for physical therapy Functional...teaching by a physical therapist may...a consult to physical therapy...patient's diagnosis, and particularly...specific physical impairments and ... |
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Age- and Gender-related Test Performance in Community-dwelling Adults
...also examined relationships between test...Confidence Scale, Physical Performance...examination, physical therapists include...disablement levels of impairment and functional...determine a physical therapy ... |
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Guest Editorial: Standardization of Outcome Measures: The First Step Toward a...
...similar medical diagnoses each will manifest...pathology, impairment, and disability...the form of physical therapy diagnoses...the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice6...true; all physical ... |
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Perspective From the Practice Committee: Is Autonomous Practice in Neurologic...
...of physical therapy continues to...for individual physical therapists to...critical that physical therapists practice...practice: "Physical therapists accept...lifespan for the diagnosis of, interventions...prevention of: ... |
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Occupational therapy evidence in practice for physical rehabilitation.(Brief...
...Occupational therapy evidence in practice for physical rehabilitation...Focusing on the physical component...mental health diagnoses and what they...mental and physical impairment. Contributors...explain the ... |
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APTA Vision Statement for physical therapy 2020
Physical therapy is recognized...treatment of impairment, functional...practice, the physical therapy profession...worldwide. Physical therapy is provided...by doctors of physical ... |
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Studies from University of North Carolina further understanding of physical...
...new data in physical therapy. "The Step...extent to which impairments assessed by...report (see also Physical Therapy...to determine relationships between ST scores...women) with a diagnosis of a ... |
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Ultra Marathoner Joins North American Seminars, Inc. Instructor Team with...
...introduces a new physical therapy continuing...Differential Diagnosis and Treatment...intermediate level physical therapy continuing...clinic. Physical Therapy Continuing...Understand the ... |
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Strategies for teaching clinical decision-making skills in neurologic...
...neurologic physical therapy has been described...the context of physical therapy education...cognitive status, impairments.)? 3. Do...information. Expert physical therapists and...incorporated into physical ... |
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Factors predicting rehabilitative service provision in adults with traumatic...
...occupational, and physical therapy rehabilitation...defining the relationship between a...ICU), diagnosis of orthopedic impairment, and discharge...predictors of physical, occupational...of speech therapy, ... |
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