Then, we’ll move on to professional designations. AAROM – active assistive range of motionABD – abductionAC – acromioclavicularACDF – anterior cervical discectomy and fusionACJ – acromioclavicular jointACL – anterior cruciate ligamentAD – assistive deviceADD – adductionADL – activity/activities of daily livingAFO – ankle foot orthosisAICD – automated implantable cardiac defibrillatorAKA – above-knee amputationAmb – ambulationA/P – anterior/posteriorAROM – active range of motionB – bilateralBID – twice a dayBKA – below-knee amputationc (with a line over it) – withCABG – coronary artery bypass graft (open heart surgery)CGA – contact guard assistCKC – closed kinetic chainC/O – complains ofCP – cold pack, cerebral palsyCPM – continuous passive motionCTx – cervical tractionDDD – degenerative disc diseaseDF – dorsiflexionDJD – degenerative joint diseaseEEG – electroencephalogramEOB – edge of bedER – external rotationEstim or ES – electrical stimulationEV – eversionEx – exerciseEx Lap – exploratory laparotomy or laparoscopyExt (or /) – extensionFIM – functional independence level (also called FIM score)Flex (or ✓) – flexionFWB – full weight-bearingFx – fractureFWW – front-wheeled walkerGHJ – glenohumeral jointHEP – home exercise programHKAFO – hip-knee-ankle foot orthosisHNP – herniated nucleus pulposus (herniated disc)H/o – history ofHOB – head of bedHoriz – horizontalHP – hot packHVGS – high-voltage galvanic stimulationHx – historyI (or Ind) – independentI&D – incision and drainage (debridement)ICD-10 – 10th revision: International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health ProblemsInv – inversionIonto – iontophoresisIR – internal rotationITB – iliotibial bandKAFO – knee ankle foot orthosisL – leftLAQ – long-arc quadLBQC – large-base quad caneLCL – lateral collateral ligamentLE – lower extremityLOA – level of assistLOS – length of stayLP – leg pressLSO – lumbosacral orthosisLTG – long-term goalsMax A – maximum assistMCL – medial collateral ligamentMD – medical doctorMFR – myofascial releaseMHP – moist hot packMin A – minimum assistMm – muscleMMT – manual muscle testMob – mobilizationMod I – modified independentNBQC – narrow base quad caneNDT – neuro-developmental techniqueNMES – neuromuscular electrical stimulationNWB – non-weight bearingOKC – open kinetic chainOOB – out of bedPCL – posterior cruciate ligamentPF – plantarflexionPfin – paraffin bathPFS – patellofemoral syndromePhono – phonophoresisPMX (or PMHx) – past medical historyPNF – proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitationPro – pronationPROM – passive range of motionPt – patientPUW – pick-up walkerPWB – partial weight bearingPD – peritoneal dialysisPEG – percutaneous endoscopic gastrotomyPICC – peripherally inserted central catheterPLIF – posterior lumbar interbody fusionQ – everyQC – quad caneQD – every dayQID – four times a dayR – rightRC – rotator cuffRD – radial deviationRICE – rest, ice, compression, elevationRN – registered nurseROM – range of motionRot – rotationRT – respiratory therapist/therapyRW – rolling walkerRx – treatmentS (with a line over a lower cased S) – withoutSAQ – short arc quadSB – side bending (or Swiss ball)SBA – stand-by assistSBQC – small base quad caneSC – straight caneSLR – straight leg raiseSPC – single-point caneSTM – soft tissue mobilizationSTS – sit-to-standSup – supinationSW – standard walkerTB – TheraBand, tuberculosisTDWB – touch-down weight bearingTENS – transcutaneous electrical neuromuscular stimulationTHA – total hip arthroplastyTher Ex – therapeutic exerciseTHR – total hip replacementTID – three times a dayTKA – total knee arthroplastyTKR – total knee replacementTLSO – thoracic lumbar sacral orthosisTLIF – transforaminal lumbar interbody fusionTM – treadmillTMJ – temporomandibular jointTotal A – total assistTrxn – tractionTTWB – toe-touch weight bearingUBE – upper body ergometerUD – ulnar deviationUE – upper extremityUS – ultrasoundWBAT – weight bearing as toleratedWBQC – wide-base quad caneWC (or w/c) – wheelchairWFL – within functional limitsWNL – within normal limitsWW – wheeled walker4WW – four-wheeled walker# – pounds.
Stedman's Medical Abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols (Stedman's Abbreviations, Acronyms & Symbols). PT- physical therapist PTA- physical therapy assistant PWB- partial weight bearing Q Q- every QC- quad cane QD- every day Check out our Physical Therapy Program Directory, Curious on how you can start your own blog? Phone: 866-221-1870 The phone number looks like it’s from some foreign country, not America. Taken at the BC1 container yard of Yokohama’s Honmoku wharf. 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. What were they thinking!? ANR - adherent nerve root. The list of 651 Physical Therapy acronyms and abbreviations (September 2020): 100+ Categories. © 2013-2020 Acronyms and Slang, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Every PT, regardless of degree, holds the designation of PT. See how WebPT helps you over your biggest business hurdles. I’ve never seen this abbreviation. Your email address will not be published. Physical therapy abbreviations are used in daily physical therapy documentations and charting specific to the field.