Medicina: Ortopedia: Riabilitazione Lesioni Traumatiche della Tibio-Tarsica
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| joint stiffness |
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| Attestation |
3
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| Part of speech |
Noun phrase
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| Grammatical label |
Uncountable
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| Definition |
Joint stiffness is defined as limitations in the range of motion and resistance encountered while the joint is moved through its range of motion. Stiffness can result from muscle tightness, tendon adhesions, skin and subcutaneous tissue loss, joint capsule tightness, articular problems, or a combination of these.
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| Definition source |
http://bphc.hrsa.gov/nhdp/TROM_RR.htm
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| Context |
Thermotherapy is the application of heat as a therapeutic modality. Its effects include vasodilatation, analgesia, increased metabolic activity, reduction of spasm, and facilitation of tissue healIing, Chronic injuries and conditions, muscle spasms, joint stiffness or restriction, scar tissue, and need for medications are indications for thermotherapy.
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| Context source |
Losito & O´Neil, 1997.
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| Subject field |
Ankle Rehabilitation
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| Sub-field (level 1) |
Foot pathology
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| Sub-field (level 2) |
Arthropathy
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| Generic concept |
Arthropathy
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| Related concept |
Diastasis, Arthrosis, Pseudarthrosis, Tenosynovitis, Sprain, Dislocation, Turf Toe, Sand Toe
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| it |
Rigidità Articolare
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| Reliability code |
3
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