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Ankle Foot Orthosic (AFO)
Lower leg/foot brace (approx. Knee height) used to position
and or support the foot and ankle for walking
May require the person to wear a certain type of footwear
Anterior
The front of the body
In humans, it is synonymous with ventral, meaning toward
abdomen
Asymmetrical
Lack of symmetry, or lack of simmularity betweeen
corresponding parts or organs on opposite sides of the body
that are usually alike
In EAAT setting, most often used in refernece to someone with
scoliosis or hemiplegia
Ataxia
,Incoordination that manifests especially when vocab
movements are attempted
A characteristic of types of brain injury and CP
Athetosis
A condition that involves involuntary slow twisting movements
It is a characteristic of damage to certain areas of the brain
May be seen in atheoid or dyskinetic CP
Aura
A subjective sensation (such as voices, colors, skin
sensations) that is experienced before a seizure or migraine
Bilateral
Affecting or occurring on both sides of body
EX: participant who wears hearing aids on both sides
Bilateral Motor Coordination
,Skill and performance in purposeful movement that requires
interaction between both sides of the body in a smooth, refined
manner.
Central nervous system
Brain and spinal cord
Congenital
Present at birth
Contracture
Limitation of range of motion of a joint
This condition is due to shortening of muscles, tendons, and/or
ligaments around joints
These on the hip may be a contraindication for EAA riding
acticities
Crossing Midline
Crossing the vertical center line of the body, such as with an
arm. An individual needs to use sides of the brain in order to
cross midline effectively
, Cyanoisis
Bluish or purple discoloration of the skin due to deficient
oxygen in the blood
Decubitus Ulcer
Skin lesion caused by pressure to an area of the body, aka
pressure sore or pressure injury.
These on a weight bearing surface of the body are a
contraindication to EAA riding
Developmental disability
A disability that interrupts or delays the typical developmental
sequence.
Diplegia
Quadriplegia with greater involvement of lower body rather
than upper
Commonly used with regards to CP, an individual who was
diplegic CP has significant involvement of their legs and
trunk..while arms and hands are not so much affected