MEDRADSC 1F03 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Therapeutic Ultrasound, Radiation Therapy, Occupational Therapy

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Medical Radiation Sciences
• Course: MEDRADSC 1F03
• Professor: Lyn Paddon

Document Summary

Chemotherapy: treatment of malignancies, infections, other diseases with chemical agents that destroy selected cells or impair their ability to reproduce. Psychotherapy: treatment of psychiatric disorders using verbal and nonverbal interaction, individually or in a group. Radiation therapy: treatment of disease, especially cancer, using ionizing radiation to impede the proliferation of abnormal cells. Physical medicine and rehabilitation therapy: therapy to restore function and prevent disability resulting from illness or injury. Physical therapy (pt) or physiotherapy: treatment to rehabilitate patients who are disabled by illness or injury (exercise, hydrotherapy, therapeutic ultrasound) Occupational therapy (ot): rehabilitation of individuals suffering from physical, developmental, mental or emotional disabilities to regain or improve functions in areas of self-care and tasks needed in everday activities. Massage therapy: manipulation of soft muscle tissues of the body to improve circulation and remove waste products; used to treat overworked muscles, reduce stress, promote general health (primary and alternative medicine- cam) Narcotic: a potent analgesic with addictive properties.