| Joint function |
A joint's ability to move throughout the mechanical aspects of its motion, including its physiological and accessory motions |
| Flexibility |
The ability of soft tissues associated with a joint or series of joints to move through pain free and unrestricted shortening and lengthening |
| Strength |
The capacity of a muscle to produce force or withstand pressure |
| Volume |
The amount of space that organic substances (fluid, protein, fat, bone, muscle, etc.) occupies |
| Pain |
Physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury |
| Sensation |
Perception of an object that comes into contact with the body |
| Tissue consistency |
Tissue/skin resistance against the penetration (pushing) of an instrument or finger. This term is defining pitting edema, fibrosis, and induration |
| Body composition |
Height, weight, BMI, and percentages of fat, bone and muscle in human bodies |
| Stages of lymphedema |
A classification system for the progression or regression of lymphedema |
| Patient-reported health-related quality of life |
A report that a patient fills out that characterizes a patient's awareness of the effects of an illness on their life, including the physical and psycho-social aspects |
| Patient-reported upper quadrant function |
A report that a patient fills out that characterizes a patient's awareness of the effects of an illness on the functional abilities of their upper quadrant |
| Patient-reported fatigue |
A report that a patient fills out that characterizes a patient's awareness of the effects of an illness on their mental and or physical tiredness |
| Mobility and balance |
Balance is the ability to control your body position while standing or moving. Mobility is the ability to stand up and walk in a range of environments |
| Upper extremity activity |
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| and motor control |
The neuromuscular mechanisms to initiate, negotiate, and grade voluntary movement |
