Physiotherapy

Items

• foot

  The lower extremity of the leg below the ankle, on which a person stands or walks.
• forearm

  The part of a person's arm extending from the elbow to the wrist or the fingertips
• fracture

  A break or crack in a bone.
• hand

  The part of the arm below the wrist used for grasping and manipulation.
• head

  The uppermost part of the body containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
• hip

  The joint connecting the thigh bone (femur) to the pelvis.
• hold on

  To grasp an object or maintain a position.
• hold still

  To remain motionless.
• jaw

  The bone structure that forms the mouth and supports the teeth.
• joint mobilisation

  Manual therapy techniques to restore movement and function to a joint.
• jump

  To propel the body off the ground using the legs.
• knee

  The hinge joint between the thigh and lower leg.
• laceration/cut

  A deep or shallow wound in the skin.
• leg

  The lower limb extending from the hip to the foot.
• let go

  To release an object from grip.
• lie down

  To recline the body in a horizontal position.
• lift up

  To raise an object or body part.
• ligament

  Connective tissue linking bones at joints.
• ligament sprain

  Stretching of a ligament due to excessive movement or trauma.
• ligament tear

  Tearing of a ligament due to excessive movement or trauma.
• limb

  An appendage of the body (arm or leg).
• lower (arm/leg)

  To bring a limb down from an elevated position.
• lower leg

  The part of the lower limb located between the knee and the ankle.
• lungs

  Organs responsible for gas exchange, supplying oxygen to the blood.
• massage

  Manipulation of soft tissues to reduce pain, improve circulation, and promote relaxation.