Definitions
Assessment
The process of obtaining health history, completing an examination using specific test and measures, and interpreting and analyzing findings to classify the problems and determine the client’s needs and prognosis (CPTA).
Bracing/Braces
A device used to control movement and support joints
Credentials
BPE - Bachelor of Physical Education
B.Sc. P.T. - Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
RCAMT - Resident of Canadian Association of Manual Therapy
FCAMT - Fellow of Canadian Association of Manual Therapy
CAFCI - Certified Acupuncturist with AFCI
MCPA - Member of Canadian Physiotherapy Association
MCSP – Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Kinesthesia
The sensation and awareness of active and passive movement.
Kinesiology
The study of the mechanics of the body.
Manipulative Therapy
The technique is equivalent to spinal and peripheral manipulation. The term can be confusing because like manual therapy, manipulative therapy can include soft tissue manipulation.
Modalities
Treatment interventions that are applied to achieve a desired benefit. Such modalities include: moist heat packs, whirlpool, ice, ultrasound, interferential current, laser, acupuncture, transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TENS), and electrical muscle stimulation (EMS). Speak with your physiotherapist to determine how these interventions may help your situation.
Musculoskeletal
An adjective that relates to muscle and/or bone. The musculoskeletal system comprises the bones of the skeleton and the all the muscles attached to them.
Osteoarthritis
A disease of the cartilage in joints. Osteoarthritis causes progressive breakdown of cartilage until the bones, which were once separated by cartilage, rub against each other. This results in damage to the tissue and underlying bone, causing the painful joint symptoms of osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and is a major cause of pain and disability in older adults. It most often affects the joints of the fingers, hips, knees, feet, and spine. Osteoarthritis causes less inflammation than other types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis (WebMD).
Pedorthists/Pedorthotics
A pedorthist is an individual trained in the assessment, design, manufacture, fit and modification of foot appliances and footwear for the purposes of alleviating painful or debilitating conditions and providing assistance for abnormalities or limited actions of the lower limb.
For more information on Pedorthists/Pedorthotics, visit the following link:
Physical Therapy / Physiotherapy
Physical Therapy is a health care profession dedicated to evaluating, restoring, maximizing, and maintaining physical function. Physical therapists, also called physiotherapists, help people reach the highest possible level of physical function and thereby, quality of life.
Peripheral Injuries
Injuries that do not include the spine or vertebral column.
Peripheral Manipulation
The same technique as spinal manipulation, however the joints being treated are away from the spine.
Proprioception
The sense of position and the awareness of the joints at rest.
Repetitive Strain/Stress Injuries
Injuries that result from repeated trauma and produce tissue irritation, inflammation, and damage over time. Common types of RSI include: carpal tunnel syndrome, lateral epicondylitis, iliotibial band friction syndrome.
Spinal Manipulation
The mobilization and/or manipulation of joints and soft tissue. Only physiotherapists who have the necessary competence, as outlined by the College of Physical Therapists of Alberta, can perform spinal manipulation. Physical therapists who perform spinal manipulation as part of treatment must be on the Spinal Manipulation Registry with the Physiotherapy Alberta College + Association
For more information on the Spinal Manipulation Registry with the Physiotherapy Alberta College + Association, visit the following link:
Treatment
The performance of necessary and appropriate interventions to achieve the desired benefit for the client with minimal risk. Treatment methods/interventions may be either direct (e.g. manual techniques and exercise programs) or indirect (e.g. injury prevention education and the prescription of assistive devices).
Definitions
Assessment
The process of obtaining health history, completing an examination using specific test and measures, and interpreting and analyzing findings to classify the problems and determine the client’s needs and prognosis (CPTA).
Bracing/Braces
A device used to control movement and support joints
Credentials
BPE - Bachelor of Physical Education
B.Sc. P.T. - Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
RCAMT - Resident of Canadian Association of Manual Therapy
FCAMT - Fellow of Canadian Association of Manual Therapy
CAFCI - Certified Acupuncturist with AFCI
MCPA - Member of Canadian Physiotherapy Association
MCSP – Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Kinesthesia
The sensation and awareness of active and passive movement.
Kinesiology
The study of the mechanics of the body.
Manipulative Therapy
The technique is equivalent to spinal and peripheral manipulation. The term can be confusing because like manual therapy, manipulative therapy can include soft tissue manipulation.
Modalities
Treatment interventions that are applied to achieve a desired benefit. Such modalities include: moist heat packs, whirlpool, ice, ultrasound, interferential current, laser, acupuncture, transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TENS), and electrical muscle stimulation (EMS). Speak with your physiotherapist to determine how these interventions may help your situation.
Musculoskeletal
An adjective that relates to muscle and/or bone. The musculoskeletal system comprises the bones of the skeleton and the all the muscles attached to them.
Osteoarthritis
A disease of the cartilage in joints. Osteoarthritis causes progressive breakdown of cartilage until the bones, which were once separated by cartilage, rub against each other. This results in damage to the tissue and underlying bone, causing the painful joint symptoms of osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and is a major cause of pain and disability in older adults. It most often affects the joints of the fingers, hips, knees, feet, and spine. Osteoarthritis causes less inflammation than other types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis (WebMD).
Pedorthists/Pedorthotics
A pedorthist is an individual trained in the assessment, design, manufacture, fit and modification of foot appliances and footwear for the purposes of alleviating painful or debilitating conditions and providing assistance for abnormalities or limited actions of the lower limb.
For more information on Pedorthists/Pedorthotics, visit the following link:
Physical Therapy / Physiotherapy
Physical Therapy is a health care profession dedicated to evaluating, restoring, maximizing, and maintaining physical function. Physical therapists, also called physiotherapists, help people reach the highest possible level of physical function and thereby, quality of life.
Peripheral Injuries
Injuries that do not include the spine or vertebral column.
Peripheral Manipulation
The same technique as spinal manipulation, however the joints being treated are away from the spine.
Proprioception
The sense of position and the awareness of the joints at rest.
Repetitive Strain/Stress Injuries
Injuries that result from repeated trauma and produce tissue irritation, inflammation, and damage over time. Common types of RSI include: carpal tunnel syndrome, lateral epicondylitis, iliotibial band friction syndrome.
Spinal Manipulation
The mobilization and/or manipulation of joints and soft tissue. Only physiotherapists who have the necessary competence, as outlined by the College of Physical Therapists of Alberta, can perform spinal manipulation. Physical therapists who perform spinal manipulation as part of treatment must be on the Spinal Manipulation Registry with the Physiotherapy Alberta College + Association
For more information on the Spinal Manipulation Registry with the Physiotherapy Alberta College + Association, visit the following link:
Treatment
The performance of necessary and appropriate interventions to achieve the desired benefit for the client with minimal risk. Treatment methods/interventions may be either direct (e.g. manual techniques and exercise programs) or indirect (e.g. injury prevention education and the prescription of assistive devices).