Quick reference dictionary for physical therapy

Dictionary of terms

Bibliography

Appendix 1: Suggested reading

Appendix 2: General acronyms and abbreviations

Appendix 3: Medical roots: etymology (Greek and Latin deriviations)

Appendix 4: Evaluation acronyms

Appendix 5: Organization acronyms

Appendix 6: American Physical Therapy Association code of ethics

Appendix 7: American Physical Therapy Association guide for professional conduct

Appendix 8: American Physical Therapy Association standards of ethical conduct for the physical therapist assistant

Appendix 9: American Physical Therapy Association guide for conduct of the affiliate member

Appendix 10: American Physical Therapy Association standards of practice for physical therapy and the accompanying criteria

Appendix 11: American Physical Therapy Association guidelines for physical therapy documentation

Appendix 12: American Physical Therapy Association mission and goal statements

Appendix 13: Historical practioners influential in the genesis of physical therapy

Appendix 14: Past presidents of the American Physical Therapy Association

Appendix 15: Directory of state licensure boards and state physical therapy associations

Appendix 16: World Wide Web sites in rehabilitation

Appendix 17: World Health Organization classifications

Appendix 18: Diseases, pathologies, and syndromes defined

Appendix 19: Physical therapy tests and measures

Appendix 20: Physical therapy interventions

Appendix 21: Normal measures for range of motion of the joints

Appendix 22: Normal ranges for laboratory values

Appendix 23: Classification of fractures

Appendix 24: Reflexes and reactions of the central nervous system

Appendix 25: Metabolic equivalent (MET) values for activity and exercise

Appendix 26: Cranial nerves and tests for cranial nerve integrity

Appendix 27: Bones of the body

Appendix 28: Muscles of the body

Appendix 29: Weights and measures

Appendix 30: The metric system

Appendix 31: English and metric conversion

Appendix 32: Symbols

Appendix 33: Prescription drugs delineated by disease and disorder

Appendix 34: Recommended daily dietary allowances

Appendix 35: Reimbursement terms and guidelines for physical therapy claims review

Appendix 36: Definitions of complementary/alternative therapies

Appendix 37: Resources and networking

Appendix 38: Physical therapy organizations

Appendix 39: Legislation and policy decisions affecting rehabilitation.