Medical terms
Injury, treatment, recovery, function, prognosis, and medical documentation concepts.
Activities of Daily LivingRoutine personal and household activities—such as bathing, dressing, cooking, driving, and childcare—used to describe functional impact.Chronic PainPain that persists beyond expected healing time or continues for a prolonged period and may affect physical, emotional, and daily functioning.ConcussionA mild traumatic brain injury caused by a blow or jolt to the head or body that disrupts brain function.CT ScanComputed tomography imaging that uses X-rays and computer processing to create detailed cross-sectional images.DisabilityA physical, cognitive, psychological, or sensory impairment that restricts important activities or work, defined differently across legal and benefit systems.ImpairmentA loss or abnormality of body structure or function that may be temporary or permanent.Independent Medical OpinionAn assessment by a clinician who is not the treating provider, requested to evaluate diagnosis, causation, prognosis, restrictions, or treatment needs.Maximum Medical ImprovementA medical opinion that a condition has stabilized and is unlikely to improve substantially with further treatment, although care may continue.MRIMagnetic resonance imaging that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of soft tissues and other structures.Occupational TherapyTreatment focused on improving a person’s ability to perform daily, household, school, or work activities.Permanent ImpairmentA lasting reduction in physical, cognitive, psychological, or sensory function after reasonable recovery and treatment.PhysiotherapyTreatment using exercise, movement, education, and physical techniques to improve function, strength, mobility, and symptom management.Post-Concussion SyndromeA term used when concussion-related symptoms continue beyond the expected early recovery period.PrognosisA clinician’s informed opinion about the likely course, duration, recovery, and future effects of a condition.Range of MotionThe measurable extent to which a joint or body part can move in different directions.RehabilitationCoordinated treatment and support intended to restore function, independence, participation, or work capacity after injury.Soft-Tissue InjuryInjury to muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, or other non-bony tissues.Traumatic Brain InjuryAn injury that affects brain function after an external force such as a blow, jolt, penetration, or rapid acceleration-deceleration.