PTA – physical therapist assistant COTA – certified occupational therapy assistant GCS – Geriatric Certified Specialist * CCP – Clinical Certification Program Decks: Ppt 1, Formulas For Midterm, Homework Quiz Questions, And more! PLIF – posterior lumbar interbody fusion I&D – incision and drainage (debridement) MHA – Master of Healthcare Administration Start studying Physical Therapy Documentation: Abbreviations and Symbols. TDWB – touch-down weight bearing RPT – registered physical therapist FIM – functional independence level (also called FIM score) CST – Craniosacral Therapist/Therapy CREX – Certification in Rehabilitative Exercise MHP – moist hot pack SAQ – short arc quad COMT – Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist ABD – abduction It’s great to review this as you may run into some things you are not used to seeing! ADL – activity/activities of daily living Brainscape is a web and mobile study platform that helps you learn things faster. AAROM — Active Assistive Range of Motion.
MPT – master of physical therapy THR – total hip replacement FAAOMPT – Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
CPHRM – Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management BKA – below-knee amputation CAPP-Pelvic – Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy mTBI – Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. LPT – licensed physical therapist NBQC – narrow base quad cane DPT – doctor of physical therapy PMX (or PMHx) – past medical history NDT – Neuro-developmental Treatment Certified RT – respiratory therapist/therapy WFL – within functional limits
Brainscape uses an adaptive learning algorithm that we call Confidence-Based Repetition. Abbreviations for charting 1. JSCC – Jones Strain Counterstrain Certified Let us know what other content you would like to see below in the comments! RICE – rest, ice, compression, elevation Again, this is not an exhaustive list, and we know the educational opportunities available to PT professionals are always evolving. This list is what I have come across, along with what I have gathered online to help you familiarize yourself with the abbreviations! IR – internal rotation When you sign up today, receive a free copy of our guide The Path to Physical Therapy School. CCS – Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Certified Specialist *
Horiz ABD – Horizontal Abduction. Look through 383 acronyms and abbreviations related to Physical Therapy: at : a: Assessment : A: Artery : A-V: ArterioVenous : AAA: abdominal aortic aneurysm SC – straight cane Common Physical Therapy Abbreviations, Acronyms and Charting Shorthand. MMT – manual muscle test HKAFO – hip-knee-ankle foot orthosis PICC – peripherally inserted central catheter
PD – peritoneal dialysis CPT – Certified Pilates Teacher NDT – Neuro Developmental Technique (Also known as Bobath Technique), NMES – Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, PNF – Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, PRO – Pronation (Turning your wrist so the palm faces down), PRICE – Pressure, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation Rom, PTA – Physical Therapy Assistant/Physical Therapist Assistant, RD – Radial Deviation (Wrist motion where hand side bends to side of radius), RICE – Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation Rom, SBQC – Small Base Quad Cane (Also called a Narrow Base Quad Cane (Nbqc)), SUP – Supination (Turning the wrist so the palm faces up), TENS – Transcutaneous Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation, UD – Ulnar Deviation (Wrist motion where hand side bends to side of ulna). PVD. OTD – occupational therapy doctorate L – left PROM – passive range of motion AICD – automated implantable cardiac defibrillator ABD — Abduction. ACJ — Acromioclavicular Joint. Pfin – paraffin bath OTR/L – occupational therapist, registered/licensed A/P – anterior/posterior Interested in becoming a PT in your state? LMP – Licensed Massage Practitioner Hx – History. This is also great for students in Physical Therapy program who are just starting their rounds in clinic. WC (or w/c) – wheelchair
HOB – head of bed S (with a line over a lower cased S) – without Keep in mind that abbreviations tend to be facility-specific, and when creating your notes, you should always consider that outside parties might eventually read them. Cram has partnered with the National Tutoring Association, Abbreviations & Symbols for PTA Documentation. QC – quad cane OCS – Orthopedic Certified Specialist * TKR – total knee replacement Ther Ex – therapeutic exercise Keep in mind that abbreviations tend to be facility-specific, and when creating your notes, you should always consider that outside parties might eventually read them. PWB. You may find that as you first launch your career as a Physical Therapist, there are several abbreviations that you may not have learned in PT School (Thanks APTA!) Abbreviations and Symbols (O-Symbols) - Physical Therapy Asistant (pta) 1050 with Wendy Robinson at Zane State College - StudyBlue CAPP-OB – Certificate of Achievement in Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Therapy AAROM – active assistive range of motion This is a list of Physical Therapy Abbreviations to know! LLE® – Lymphedema Lower Extremity Certified CPM – continuous passive motion ER – external rotation Then, we’ll move on to professional designations. C/O – complains of Start studying Physical Therapy Documentation Abbreviations and Symbols Red Class. Start studying Physical therapy abbreviations m-symbols.
Find out how you can intelligently organize your Flashcards. WCS – Women’s Certified Specialist * PhD – Doctor of Philosophy Q – every Min A – minimum assist
knajera15. CDE – certified diabetes educator ACL — Anterior Cruciate Ligament. I (or Ind) – independent partial weight bearing. DPT – doctor of physical therapy Find out how you can intelligently organize your Flashcards. © 2020 Bold Learning Solutions. Rot – rotation PT – physical therapist/therapy Hx – history CHT – Certified Hand Therapist TTWB – toe-touch weight bearing Total A – total assist RHIA – Registered Health Information Administrator AROM – active range of motion ECS – Clinical Electrophysiologic Certified Specialist * MTC – Manual Therapy Certified AET – Advanced Exercise Therapist UD – ulnar deviation NWB – non-weight bearing Our platform is scientifically proven to help you learn faster and remember longer. Decks: Chemical Symbols For Metals, And more! NDT – neuro-developmental technique PTB. LAQ – long-arc quad NMES – neuromuscular electrical stimulation While APTA does not officially endorse a standard, you can find plenty of practices that share common shortened physical therapy abbreviations. So, we’ll update this article periodically as we learn of more exciting certifications and specializations! Please sign in to share these flashcards. Mob – mobilization A concussion is a form of mTBI. SW – standard walker We’ll start with the abbreviations that are generally used in clinical practice and documentation. OTA – occupational therapy assistant FWW – front-wheeled walker CFMT – Certified Functional Manual Therapist Amb – ambulation Even outside of charting, familiarity with the following symbols and abbreviations are beneficial as they are used extensively in medical literature and elsewhere. SCS – Sports Certified Specialist * RC – rotator cuff WebPT makes the ultimate EMR for rehab therapists. NCS – Neurologic Certified Specialist * Common Physical Therapy Abbreviations. Flex (or ✓) – flexion Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts, spanning the world's body of "learnable" knowledge. Documentation and charting can be a time-consuming task for the physical therapist. Here’s a list of man of the most common abbreviations and shorthand used in by physical therapists. OKC – open kinetic chain Sup – supination Physical Therapy Abbreviations and Symbols. HVGS – High Voltage Galvanic Stimulation. HOB – Head of Bed. US – ultrasound R – right Trxn – traction Fx – fracture THA – total hip arthroplasty LOA – level of assist RN – registered nurse Pro – pronation OT – occupational therapist/therapy CCVT- Certified Clinical Vestibular Therapist *The terms Physical Therapy and Physiotherapy mean the same thing and are interchangeable. MDT – Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy®
We’ve covered some of the most common ones in this article—including the wide array of both clinical and non-clinical certifications and designations below—but this is by no means an exhaustive list. Horiz ADD – Horizontal Adduction. CTx – cervical traction peripheral vascular disease. HP – Hot Packs. PT professionals often jokingly refer to the jumble of letters following our names as “the alphabet soup of physical therapy.” Indeed, if you consider the many designations and certifications out there, it can start to look excessive!
Estim or ES – electrical stimulation GCFP – Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner The treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs… WW – wheeled walker CDE – Certified Diabetes Educator This article is divided into two sections: clinical terminology and professional terminology. ICD-10 – 10th revision: International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems WNL – within normal limits LBQC – large-base quad cane HP – hot pack CKTP -Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner CEAS -Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist Intro to PT: Abbreviations and Symbols J-Z 91 Terms. ACJ – acromioclavicular joint DJD – degenerative joint disease PWB – partial weight bearing
Max A – maximum assist * Designates an official certification within the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, BSPT – bachelor of science in physical therapy MFR – myofascial release Here are some of the abbreviations and shorthand terms commonly seen in physical therapy documentation. PFS – patellofemoral syndrome If any viewer would like to comment on the content please feel free to do so. PEG – percutaneous endoscopic gastrotomy Ionto – iontophoresis
EOB – edge of bed
EEG – electroencephalogram We'll bring you back here when you are done. SLP – speech-language pathologist/pathology TENS – transcutaneous electrical neuromuscular stimulation MBA – Master of Business Administration PCL – posterior cruciate ligament physical therapist/therapy. DWC® – Diabetic Wound Certified TKA – total knee arthroplasty CKC – closed kinetic chain But sometimes our abbreviations can get a little confusing! AAROM — Active Assistive Range of Motion, AFO — Ankle Foot Orthosis (Used To Treat Foot Drop), BAPS — Biomechanical Ankle Platform System, COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, COTA certifi ed occupational therapy assistant, EXT — Extension (or a Slash Mark Is Used To Signify Extension), F, 3/5 fair (in reference to manual muscle testing), FES Functional Electrical Stimulation, FIM score — Functional Independence Level, FLEX — Flexion (or Simply a Check Mark Is Used To Signify Flexion), G, 4/5 good (in reference to manual muscle testing), HVGS — High Voltage Galvantic Stimulation, IDDM insuline dependent diabetes mellitus, LBQC — Large Base Quad Cane (Also Known As a Wide Base Quad Cane (Wbqc)), MENS microcurrent electrical nerve stimulator, N/T numbness and tingling or not tested, NDT — Neuro Developmental Technique (Also Known As Bobath Technique), NIDDM non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, NMES — Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, OTR registered occupational therapist, PNF Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, PNF — Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, PRO — Pronation (Turning Your Wrist Palm Down), RD — Radial Deviation (a Motion of the Wrist), RICE — Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation Rom, SBQC — Small Base Quad Cane (Also Known As a Narrow Base Quad Cane (Nbqc)), SNAGS Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides, SUP — Supination (Turning Your Wrist Palm Up), TENS transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator, TENS — Transcutaneous Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation, UD — Ulnar Deviation (A Motion Of The Wrist). HEP – Home Exercise Program. QD – every day WBAT – weight bearing as tolerated TMJ – temporomandibular joint Horiz – horizontal AD — Assistive Device.
ADD — Adduction. ITB – iliotibial band
MPT – master of physical therapy THR – total hip replacement FAAOMPT – Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
CPHRM – Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management BKA – below-knee amputation CAPP-Pelvic – Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy mTBI – Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. LPT – licensed physical therapist NBQC – narrow base quad cane DPT – doctor of physical therapy PMX (or PMHx) – past medical history NDT – Neuro-developmental Treatment Certified RT – respiratory therapist/therapy WFL – within functional limits
Brainscape uses an adaptive learning algorithm that we call Confidence-Based Repetition. Abbreviations for charting 1. JSCC – Jones Strain Counterstrain Certified Let us know what other content you would like to see below in the comments! RICE – rest, ice, compression, elevation Again, this is not an exhaustive list, and we know the educational opportunities available to PT professionals are always evolving. This list is what I have come across, along with what I have gathered online to help you familiarize yourself with the abbreviations! IR – internal rotation When you sign up today, receive a free copy of our guide The Path to Physical Therapy School. CCS – Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Certified Specialist *
Horiz ABD – Horizontal Abduction. Look through 383 acronyms and abbreviations related to Physical Therapy: at : a: Assessment : A: Artery : A-V: ArterioVenous : AAA: abdominal aortic aneurysm SC – straight cane Common Physical Therapy Abbreviations, Acronyms and Charting Shorthand. MMT – manual muscle test HKAFO – hip-knee-ankle foot orthosis PICC – peripherally inserted central catheter
PD – peritoneal dialysis CPT – Certified Pilates Teacher NDT – Neuro Developmental Technique (Also known as Bobath Technique), NMES – Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, PNF – Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, PRO – Pronation (Turning your wrist so the palm faces down), PRICE – Pressure, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation Rom, PTA – Physical Therapy Assistant/Physical Therapist Assistant, RD – Radial Deviation (Wrist motion where hand side bends to side of radius), RICE – Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation Rom, SBQC – Small Base Quad Cane (Also called a Narrow Base Quad Cane (Nbqc)), SUP – Supination (Turning the wrist so the palm faces up), TENS – Transcutaneous Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation, UD – Ulnar Deviation (Wrist motion where hand side bends to side of ulna). PVD. OTD – occupational therapy doctorate L – left PROM – passive range of motion AICD – automated implantable cardiac defibrillator ABD — Abduction. ACJ — Acromioclavicular Joint. Pfin – paraffin bath OTR/L – occupational therapist, registered/licensed A/P – anterior/posterior Interested in becoming a PT in your state? LMP – Licensed Massage Practitioner Hx – History. This is also great for students in Physical Therapy program who are just starting their rounds in clinic. WC (or w/c) – wheelchair
HOB – head of bed S (with a line over a lower cased S) – without Keep in mind that abbreviations tend to be facility-specific, and when creating your notes, you should always consider that outside parties might eventually read them. Cram has partnered with the National Tutoring Association, Abbreviations & Symbols for PTA Documentation. QC – quad cane OCS – Orthopedic Certified Specialist * TKR – total knee replacement Ther Ex – therapeutic exercise Keep in mind that abbreviations tend to be facility-specific, and when creating your notes, you should always consider that outside parties might eventually read them. PWB. You may find that as you first launch your career as a Physical Therapist, there are several abbreviations that you may not have learned in PT School (Thanks APTA!) Abbreviations and Symbols (O-Symbols) - Physical Therapy Asistant (pta) 1050 with Wendy Robinson at Zane State College - StudyBlue CAPP-OB – Certificate of Achievement in Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Therapy AAROM – active assistive range of motion This is a list of Physical Therapy Abbreviations to know! LLE® – Lymphedema Lower Extremity Certified CPM – continuous passive motion ER – external rotation Then, we’ll move on to professional designations. C/O – complains of Start studying Physical Therapy Documentation Abbreviations and Symbols Red Class. Start studying Physical therapy abbreviations m-symbols.
Find out how you can intelligently organize your Flashcards. WCS – Women’s Certified Specialist * PhD – Doctor of Philosophy Q – every Min A – minimum assist
knajera15. CDE – certified diabetes educator ACL — Anterior Cruciate Ligament. I (or Ind) – independent partial weight bearing. DPT – doctor of physical therapy Find out how you can intelligently organize your Flashcards. © 2020 Bold Learning Solutions. Rot – rotation PT – physical therapist/therapy Hx – history CHT – Certified Hand Therapist TTWB – toe-touch weight bearing Total A – total assist RHIA – Registered Health Information Administrator AROM – active range of motion ECS – Clinical Electrophysiologic Certified Specialist * MTC – Manual Therapy Certified AET – Advanced Exercise Therapist UD – ulnar deviation NWB – non-weight bearing Our platform is scientifically proven to help you learn faster and remember longer. Decks: Chemical Symbols For Metals, And more! NDT – neuro-developmental technique PTB. LAQ – long-arc quad NMES – neuromuscular electrical stimulation While APTA does not officially endorse a standard, you can find plenty of practices that share common shortened physical therapy abbreviations. So, we’ll update this article periodically as we learn of more exciting certifications and specializations! Please sign in to share these flashcards. Mob – mobilization A concussion is a form of mTBI. SW – standard walker We’ll start with the abbreviations that are generally used in clinical practice and documentation. OTA – occupational therapy assistant FWW – front-wheeled walker CFMT – Certified Functional Manual Therapist Amb – ambulation Even outside of charting, familiarity with the following symbols and abbreviations are beneficial as they are used extensively in medical literature and elsewhere. SCS – Sports Certified Specialist * RC – rotator cuff WebPT makes the ultimate EMR for rehab therapists. NCS – Neurologic Certified Specialist * Common Physical Therapy Abbreviations. Flex (or ✓) – flexion Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts, spanning the world's body of "learnable" knowledge. Documentation and charting can be a time-consuming task for the physical therapist. Here’s a list of man of the most common abbreviations and shorthand used in by physical therapists. OKC – open kinetic chain Sup – supination Physical Therapy Abbreviations and Symbols. HVGS – High Voltage Galvanic Stimulation. HOB – Head of Bed. US – ultrasound R – right Trxn – traction Fx – fracture THA – total hip arthroplasty LOA – level of assist RN – registered nurse Pro – pronation OT – occupational therapist/therapy CCVT- Certified Clinical Vestibular Therapist *The terms Physical Therapy and Physiotherapy mean the same thing and are interchangeable. MDT – Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy®
We’ve covered some of the most common ones in this article—including the wide array of both clinical and non-clinical certifications and designations below—but this is by no means an exhaustive list. Horiz ADD – Horizontal Adduction. CTx – cervical traction peripheral vascular disease. HP – Hot Packs. PT professionals often jokingly refer to the jumble of letters following our names as “the alphabet soup of physical therapy.” Indeed, if you consider the many designations and certifications out there, it can start to look excessive!
Estim or ES – electrical stimulation GCFP – Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner The treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs… WW – wheeled walker CDE – Certified Diabetes Educator This article is divided into two sections: clinical terminology and professional terminology. ICD-10 – 10th revision: International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems WNL – within normal limits LBQC – large-base quad cane HP – hot pack CKTP -Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner CEAS -Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist Intro to PT: Abbreviations and Symbols J-Z 91 Terms. ACJ – acromioclavicular joint DJD – degenerative joint disease PWB – partial weight bearing
Max A – maximum assist * Designates an official certification within the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, BSPT – bachelor of science in physical therapy MFR – myofascial release Here are some of the abbreviations and shorthand terms commonly seen in physical therapy documentation. PFS – patellofemoral syndrome If any viewer would like to comment on the content please feel free to do so. PEG – percutaneous endoscopic gastrotomy Ionto – iontophoresis
EOB – edge of bed
EEG – electroencephalogram We'll bring you back here when you are done. SLP – speech-language pathologist/pathology TENS – transcutaneous electrical neuromuscular stimulation MBA – Master of Business Administration PCL – posterior cruciate ligament physical therapist/therapy. DWC® – Diabetic Wound Certified TKA – total knee arthroplasty CKC – closed kinetic chain But sometimes our abbreviations can get a little confusing! AAROM — Active Assistive Range of Motion, AFO — Ankle Foot Orthosis (Used To Treat Foot Drop), BAPS — Biomechanical Ankle Platform System, COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, COTA certifi ed occupational therapy assistant, EXT — Extension (or a Slash Mark Is Used To Signify Extension), F, 3/5 fair (in reference to manual muscle testing), FES Functional Electrical Stimulation, FIM score — Functional Independence Level, FLEX — Flexion (or Simply a Check Mark Is Used To Signify Flexion), G, 4/5 good (in reference to manual muscle testing), HVGS — High Voltage Galvantic Stimulation, IDDM insuline dependent diabetes mellitus, LBQC — Large Base Quad Cane (Also Known As a Wide Base Quad Cane (Wbqc)), MENS microcurrent electrical nerve stimulator, N/T numbness and tingling or not tested, NDT — Neuro Developmental Technique (Also Known As Bobath Technique), NIDDM non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, NMES — Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, OTR registered occupational therapist, PNF Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, PNF — Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, PRO — Pronation (Turning Your Wrist Palm Down), RD — Radial Deviation (a Motion of the Wrist), RICE — Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation Rom, SBQC — Small Base Quad Cane (Also Known As a Narrow Base Quad Cane (Nbqc)), SNAGS Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides, SUP — Supination (Turning Your Wrist Palm Up), TENS transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator, TENS — Transcutaneous Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation, UD — Ulnar Deviation (A Motion Of The Wrist). HEP – Home Exercise Program. QD – every day WBAT – weight bearing as tolerated TMJ – temporomandibular joint Horiz – horizontal AD — Assistive Device.
ADD — Adduction. ITB – iliotibial band