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OT Terms
TERMS
Term | Definition |
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ROM | range of motion - arc of motion through which the joint passes |
goniometer | instrument used to measure ROM |
gravity | |
anti gravity | |
stereognosis | sense of touch only |
body scheme | spatial awareness of the body |
Tremor | Unintentional trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of the body. |
Dysarthria | Difficulty in speech due to weakness of speech muscles. |
Ataxia | Loss of coordination of voluntary muscle movements. |
Nystagmus | Uncontrolled repetitive movements of the eyes. |
Rigidity | inability to be to bent or be forced out of shape: |