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| Term | Definition |
| Ankle Foot Orthotic (AFO) | A brace that supports the ankle and foot. |
| Apnea | An unexplained episode of cessation of breathing for 20 seconds or longer. |
| Aquatic Therapy | Therapy provided in a warm pool to promote muscle relaxation and flexibility. |
| Arterial Ischemic Stroke (AIS) | Brain injury caused by blockage of blood flow in an artery. |
| Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) | Abnormal tangles of arteries and veins usually congenital. |
| Botulinum Toxin type A | Most commonly called Botox used to reduce muscle stiffness and spasms. |
| Cerebral Angiogram | A procedure that uses dye and x-rays to see how blood flows through the brain. |
| Cerebral Palsy (CP) | Difficulty with physical movements caused by abnormality or injury to the brain at birth. |
| Cerebral Sinovenous Thrombosis (CSVT) | A clot in a vein that blocks drainage of blood from the brain. |
| Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) | A speech disorder that makes it difficult to coordinate oral movements for speech. |
| Childhood Stroke | Stroke that occurs in children aged 28 days to 18 years. |
| Computed Tomography Scan (CT scan) | A specialized procedure that creates high-resolution pictures of the body. |
| Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) | Structural heart abnormalities present at birth. |
| Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) | Upper extremity rehabilitation for children with neuromotor impairments. |
| Craniectomy | A surgery to remove part of the skull to relieve brain swelling. |
| Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | Therapeutic devices for medical conditions e.g. leg braces or wheelchair. |
| Dynamic Ankle Foot Orthotic (DAFO) | A brace that supports the ankle and foot. |
| Dysarthria | A motor speech disorder caused by damaged speech muscles. |
| Dyspraxia | Difficulty planning and carrying out skilled non-habitual motor acts. |
| Electrical Stimulation (E-Stim) | Technique to elicit muscle contractions using electrical impulses. |
| Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) | A non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of the heart. |
| Electroencephalogram (EEG) | A study used to measure the electrical activity of the brain. |
| Epilepsy | Chronic medical condition causing temporary changes in brain's electrical function. |
| Expressive Aphasia | A type of language difficulty with forming sentences. |
| Hemiparesis | Mild loss of strength in a leg, arm, or face. |
| Hemiplegia | Severe or complete paralysis on one side of the body. |
| Hemispherectomy | A surgical procedure to remove or disconnect part of the brain hemisphere. |
| Hemorrhagic Stroke | Caused by a weakened vessel that ruptures and bleeds into the brain. |
| Hydrocephalus | An abnormal buildup of fluid in the ventricles within the brain. |
| Hypertonia | Increased muscle tone resulting in stiffness. |
| Hypotonia | Decreased muscle tone resulting in a floppy appearance. |
| Intracranial Hemorrhage | Bleeding between the brain tissue and skull or within the brain tissue itself. |
| Knee Ankle Foot Orthotic (KAFO) | A brace from thigh to foot to stabilize the knee, ankle, and foot. |
| Magnetic Resonance Arteriography (MRA) | A non-invasive test to visualize arteries and blood flow. |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) | A process that creates high-quality pictures of the inside of the body. |
| Magnetic Resonance Venography | A non-invasive test to visualize veins and blood flow. |
| Mirror Therapy | Uses a mirror to create an illusion of an affected limb to trick the brain into movement. |
| Moyamoya Disease | A rare neurological disorder involving narrowing of arteries supplying blood to the brain. |
| Neurostorming | Occurs when the brain's ability to regulate the nervous system is damaged. |
| Occupational Therapy (OT) | Evaluates and treats self-care, play, and school skills. |
| Physical Therapy (PT) | Promotes independence, motor function, strength, and endurance. |
| Plasticity (Neuroplasticity) | Brain's ability to reorganize connections and pathways. |
| Praxis | The ability to interact successfully with the physical environment and plan actions. |
| Receptive Aphasia | A type of language difficulty with understanding language. |
| Seizures | Changes in the brain's electrical activity. |
| Spasticity | A condition in which muscles stiffen and prevent normal movement. |
| Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) | Assesses and treats speech and language disorders. |
| Supra Malleolar Orthosis (SMO) | A brace that supports the leg just above the ankle. |
| Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) | A non-invasive method to study the brain's electrical properties. |
| Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) | A temporary period of symptoms similar to those of a stroke. |
| UCBL. | Also known as UCB, a shoe insert that was named after the laboratory where it was researched and developed (University of California Berkley Laboratories). It is used to stabilize a flexible foot deformity. |
| Ultrasound | An imaging method that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures within the body. |
| Vasculitis | Swelling of blood vessels in the body often caused by the immune system attacking the blood vessels. |
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