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nustep


A medical device manufacturer of recumbent cross-trainers, which combine lower and upper body movement for a full body workout.
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thera-band


A line of progressive elastic resistance exercise products, including latex and latex-free bands, natural rubber tubing, exercise balls, hand exercisers, flexible bars, exercise mats, stability traine [..]
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activities of daily living


Routine activities that people tend do everyday without needing assistance. Some examples of basic ADLs are eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring (walking) and continence.
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acute care


A branch of secondary health care in which a patient receives active but short-term treatment for a severe injury or episode of illness, an urgent medical condition or during recovery from surgery. Ge [..]
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adult day care


An option for older adults who may benefit from socialization, adult day care provides support services, recreation and meals in a supervised social setting. Adult day care programs enable residents t [..]
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aerobic exercise


Workouts like running or swimming that condition the heart and lungs by increasing the efficiency of the body's oxygen use.
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alterg® anti-gravity treadmill®


The AlterG®
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alzheimer' disease


A progressive form of pre-senile dementia. The first symptom is impaired memory, which is followed by impaired thought and speech and, finally, complete helplessness. Decreased memory, reasoning and a [..]
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ambulation


The ability to walk and move about freely (see Ambulatory).
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ambulatory


A term which specifically means "able to walk," but which in health care refers to a person who is not bedridden. A person who requires a wheelchair is still considered ambulatory.
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