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TM&F
Treatments, Modalities, and Findings. Abbr
abbreviation | long hand |
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AAS | active assisted stretching |
AC | acupuncture, acupressure |
AKS | arthroscope knee surgery |
aroma | aromatherapy |
AT | adjunctive therapy |
bal | balance |
B&B | bowel and bladder |
BM | bowel movement |
BJE | bone and joint movement |
BP | blood pressure |
BRS | breath sounds |
BV | steam bath |
C&E | consultation and examination |
chak | chakra |
contra | contraindicated |
coord | coordinate |
CP | cold packs |
CST | craniosacral therapy |
DB | deep breathing |
DBE | deep breathing exercise |
detox | detoxification |
DP | direct pressure |
DT | deep tissue |
eff | effleurage |
erg | ergonomics consultation |
EW | energy work |
Ex | exercise |
exam | examination |
FS | facilitated stretching. |
FWB | full weight bearing |
Fx | friction |
HARPPS | signs of infection: heat, absense of use, redness, pain, pus, swelling, |
H&C | hot and cold |
HEP | home exercise person |
HMP | hot moist packs |
HP | hot packs |
HW | homework |
hydro | hydrotherapy |
ICES | ice, compression, elevation, support |
IDM | indirect method |
immob | immobilize |
JM | joint mobility |
jos | jostling |
LAM | laminectomy |
LAP | laproscopy |
LBPQ | low back pain questionnaire |
LDT | lymphatic drainage technique |
LT | light touch |
(M) | massage |
man | manipulation |
mer | meridian |
MET | muscle energy technique |
MFT | muscle function test |
MFR | myofascial release |
MH | moist heat |
MLD | manual lymphatic drainage |
MT | manual therapy |
NA | not attempted |
N/A | not applicable |
NMT | neuromuscular therapy |
NP | not palpable |
NWB | non weight bearing |
OBE | out-of-body experience |
obs | observation |
O&E | observation and examination |
OE | orthopedic examination |
os adj | osseus adjustment |
OTB | off the body |
PA | postural analysis or assessment |
palp | palpation |
PB | parafin bath, postural balancing |
pet | petrissage |
PMP | pain management program |
PNF | proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation |
PPR | passive positional release |
PR | postural reeducation |
PRE | progressive resistive exercise |
prev | prevention |
proc | procedure |
PT | physical therapy |
PU | props utilized |
PVD | percussion, vibration, drainage |
PWB | partial weightbearing |
R&E | rest and exercise |
re-ed | reeducation |
reflex | reflexology |
re-x | reexamination |
ROS | review of symptoms, review of systems |
RR | respiratory rate |
RT | recreational therapy |
RTW | return to work |
SA | skeletal alignment |
SAE | specific action exercise |
SC | self care |
SDTx | sleeps during treatment |
SE | somatic education |
SER | somato-emotional release |
SET | subtle energy techniques |
SLR | straight leg raise |
S&S | stretching and straightening |
str | stretching |
SU | supports utilized |
TENS | transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation |
Tx | treatment |
tx | traction |
Ptx | pelvic traction |
Ltx | lumbar traction |
Ttx | thoracic traction |
Ctx | cervical traction |
VAPS | visual analog pain scale |
VS | vascular flush |
WB | weight bearing |
XFF | cross-fiber friction |