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| Walking or moving from one place to another. |
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| Able to walk as opposed to being in a wheelchair or confined to a bed. |
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| An orthopedic device used to support and hold a part of the body in the correct position to allow functioning and healing. |
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| A soft, moist, absorbent cloth that is folded in several layers and applied to a part of the body in the local application of heat or cold. |
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| The retention of fluid in the tissues, resulting in swelling. |
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| Reddening of the skin caused by a dilation of superficial blood vessels in the skin. |
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| A discharge produced by the bodies tissues. |
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| Extends from the axilla to the fingers. |
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| Extends from midthigh to the toes. |
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| The softening and breaking down of the skin as a result of prolonged exposure to moisture. |
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| A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system. |
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| Extends from below the elbow to the fingers. |
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| Begins just below the knee and extends to the toes. |
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| The direct immersion of a body part in water or a medical solution. |
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| An orthopedic device used to support and immobilize a part of the body. |
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| Trauma to a joint that causes injury to the ligaments. |
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| An overstretching of a muscle caused by trauma. |
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| The process of pus formation. |
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