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Medical genetics, pediatrics. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia ( CDH) is a birth defect of the diaphragm. The most common type of CDH is a Bochdalek hernia; other types include Morgagni hernia, diaphragm eventration and central tendon defects of the diaphragm. Malformation of the diaphragm allows the abdominal organs to push into the chest ...
Active and Passive Range of Motion. Active Range of Motion (AROM). This is the space in which you move a part of your body by using your muscles. You make the effort without outside help. For ...
pain relief. improved mobility. enhanced strength and flexibility. increased balance and coordination. faster recovery from injuries or surgeries. prevention of future difficulties. education on ...
A Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Physiotherapy ( DPT) degree is a qualifying degree in physical therapy. In the United States, it is considered a graduate-level first professional degree or doctorate degree for professional practice. [1] In the United Kingdom, the training includes advanced professional training and doctoral-level ...
Physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) are types of rehabilitative care. While they have similar goals and treat many of the same conditions, they also differ. PT focuses on restoring ...
3 min read. A physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, also known as a PM&R physician or a physiatrist, treats a wide variety of medical conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, bones ...
Abbreviations are used very frequently in medicine. They boost efficiency as long as they are used intelligently. The advantages of brevity should be weighed against the possibilities of obfuscation (making the communication harder for others to understand) and ambiguity (having more than one possible interpretation).
EKG or ECG. 6 /13. This machine records the electrical activity of your heart and graphs it. It helps your doctor see if there’s a problem with your blood flow or heart rhythm. ECG stands for ...