Learn by Diagnosis — Glossary Terms Starting With B
Baseline
A client’s starting skill level, used to measure therapy progress.
Basic ADLs (BADLs)
Personal care tasks: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting.
Bilateral Coordination
Using both sides of the body together.
Balance
The ability to stay steady and not fall, even when moving.
Base of Support
The part of the body touching the ground that helps with stability, like the feet while standing.
Behavioral Modification
Changing habits or actions to help reduce pain or prevent injuries.
Bilateral
Something that involves both sides of the body, such as both arms or both legs.
Biomechanical Assessment
A way to examine how the body moves to find areas of weakness, misalignment, or strength, which can help improve function and prevent i...
Bone Fracture
A crack or break in a bone that can range from a small split to a complete break.
Bursitis
Swelling or irritation of the small fluid-filled sacs in the joints, often caused by repeated movements or overuse.
