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Short waves:
These deliver deep heat to relieve pain. (Short waves are not used much
currently because of problems in people with pacemakers.)
Spondyloarthropathies:
A group of rheumatic diseases that affect the spine, such as Reiter's
syndrome and ankylosing spondylitis.
Strengthening exercises:
Exercises that build stronger muscles, for example, exercises that require
movement against a force (weight lifting or isometric exercises).
Synovial fluid:
Fluid released into movable joints by surrounding membranes. This fluid
lubricates the joint and reduces friction.
Synovium:
A thin membrane that lines a joint and releases a fluid that allows the
joint to move easily.
Systemic lupus erythematosus:
Lupus is a type of immune system disorder known as an autoimmune disease,
which causes the body to harm its own healthy cells and tissues. This leads to
inflammation and damage of various body tissues. Lupus can affect many parts of
the body, including the joints, skin, kidneys, heart, lungs, blood vessels, and brain.
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Tendons:
Tough, fibrous cords of tissue that connect muscle to bone.
TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation):
Passes electricity to nerve cells through electrodes placed on the
patient's skin. TENS is used to relieve pain.
Traction:
Gentle, steady pulling along the length of body structure, for example,
the spine or neck.
Transcutaneous:
Through the skin.
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