Mobility
The ability to move freely
Weight-bearing status
The amount of weight that can safely be placed on a part of the body
Walking/mobility aid
A devices a patient may be issued in order to improve their walking pattern, balance or safety while mobilising independently
Transfer aid
A device used to move a person from point to point for example wheelchair into bed or from a standing position into the car
Resistance bands
Stretchable bands used for both physiotherapy and general fitness
Home exercise program
An individualised set of therapeutic exercises a patient is given in physiotherapy to complete at home
Manual therapy
Treatments that the physiotherapist delivers by hand, for example soft-tissue massage and joint mobilisation.
Parallel bars
A set of two wooden or metal bars used in rehabilitation to assist in walking
Balance
The ability to distribute your weight in a way that lets you stand or move without falling, or recover if you trip.
Soft tissue
The muscles, ligaments and tendons surrounding the joints and bones