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Glossary

We consider you a valid member of your rehabilitation team as for that reason we have a strong passion for educating our patients.  Below is a table of definitions for you to use and learn at your leisure.

Asymmetry When there is a difference in one part of the body compared to the other side.
Avascular Not having a blood supply.
Avulsion The forcible tearing away of a part or a structure.
Biomechanics Branch of study that applies the laws of mechanics to living things.
Body Mechanics The application of physical principles to achieve maximum efficiency and to limit risk of physical stress or injury.
BPPV Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo — sudden and brief spells of non-serious sensations of movement brought on by changing positions of the head.
Bursitis Inflammation of a bursa. Often those located in the shoulder and knee.
Calcific Tendinitis Deposition of calcium in a chronically inflamed tendon.
CAMPT Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (linked). Canada’s member organization of IFOMPT(linked).
Chiropractic Chiropractors practice primarily using their hands, providing diagnosis, treatment and preventive care for disorders related to the spine, pelvis, nervous system and joints.
Chondromalacia Abnormal softening of cartilage.
Chronic injury Injury with long onset and long duration.
Chronic Pain Pain that persists beyond expected timelines.
Concussion Also known as minor head trauma or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). a head injury with a temporary loss of brain function.
Deconditioning State in which a person’s body loses its regular or expected level of fitness.
Degeneration Deterioration of tissue.
Direct Billing The ability for an Extended Health Care plan or Insurer to directly pay the provider for treatment–without the patient needing to pay out of their own pocket before being reimbursed.
Epiphysis Cartilaginous growth region of a bone. Often called a growth plate.
Extended Health Care Funding for various therapies and drugs beyond those of OHIP. Usually from a group benefits plan provided by an employer.
FCAMPT A Fellow of CAMPT(linked).
Hypermobility A common benign condition where joints move more than average.
Hypomobility A common benign condition where joints move less than average.
Interferential Current A commonly used piece of equipment that produces electrical currents that pass through tissues to reduce pain and assist in healing.
Joint Manipulation A high velocity low amplitude thrust performed on a joint by a qualified Physiotherapist or Chiropractor often resulting in a cavitation (noise) of the joint.
Joint Replacement A surgical procedure in which parts of an arthritic or damaged joint are removed and replaced with a metal, plastic or ceramic device called a prosthesis. The prosthesis is designed to replicate the movement of a normal, healthy joint.
Manual Therapy A clinical approach utilizing specific hands-on techniques, including but not limited to manipulation/mobilization.
McKenzie Method / MDT A system encompassing assessment, diagnosis and treatment for the spine and extremities. MDT categorises patients’ complaints not on an anatomical basis, but subgroups them by the clinical presentation of patients.
Mulligan Concept The Mulligan concept is a relatively new method of treatment focusing on correcting altered arthrokinematics by mobilizing joints during active movement.
MVA Motor Vehicle Accident. Sometimes called a Motor Vehicle Collision (MVC)
Nerve Entrapment Sometimes called a “pinched nerve” it is a nerve that is unable to function and move properly.
Nystagmus Involuntary back and forth, up and down or rotary movement of the eyeball.
Osteoarthritis Changes to joints that occur over time and include additional formation of bone, cartilage changes and changes to the fluid within a joint.
Osteoporosis Significant loss of bone density.
Paresthesia Abnormal sensation such as itching or prickling.
Physical Therapy In Canada, it means the same as Physiotherapy.
Physiotherapy A treatment method that focuses on the science of movement and helps people to restore, maintain and maximize their physical strength, function, motion and overall well-being by addressing the underlying physical issues.
Post Concussion Syndrome A set of symptoms that may continue for weeks, months, or a year or more after a concussion – a mild form of traumatic brain injury.
Proprioception The ability to determine the position of a joint in space.
Rehabilitation To restore to a condition of good health, ability to work, or the like.
Scoliosis Lateral curve of the spine
Sprain An injury to a ligament.
Strain An injury to a muscle.
TENS Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation – electrical stimulation of the skin to relieve pain by interfering with the neural transmission of signals from underlying pain receptors.
Therapeutic Ultrasound Sound waves applied to tissues to facilitate healing, provide deep heating, or assist in the delivery of medications.
Trigger point Small hyperirritable areas within a muscle
Vestibular Rehabilitation A specialized form of therapy intended to alleviate both the primary and secondary problems caused by vestibular disorders. It is an exercise-based program primarily designed to reduce vertigo and dizziness, gaze instability, and/or imbalance and falls.
WSIB The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board – provides funding for rehabilitation of workers injured on the job.

 

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Resources

  • Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists
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Locations

  • London North – Bellwood Plaza
  • London Central – Downtown YMCA
  • London West – Westmount Mall Shopping Centre
  • London South – Fitness Forum
  • London West – Byron Village
  • London East – Bob Hayward YMCA
  • Ilderton

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