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  1. physical therapy
    therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities
    Physical therapy is comprised of two main parts—passive and active treatments.
  2. aerobic
    depending on free oxygen or air
    Your physical therapy program may include exercises that strengthen your abdominal muscles (a strong core helps support your back muscles) improve range of motion through stretching and flexibility techniques promote endurance and weight loss (aerobic exercises, for example, may best help you achieve these goals).
  3. flexibility
    the property of being easily bent or shaped
    Active treatments—which are generally known as exercise—improve strength, range of motion, and flexibility to help heal your spine and prevent further back and neck pain.
  4. spine
    the series of vertebrae forming the backbone
    Active treatments—which are generally known as exercise—improve strength, range of motion, and flexibility to help heal your spine and prevent further back and neck pain.
  5. lifestyle
    a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes
    The ultimate goal is for you to develop the knowledge to maintain a pain-free lifestyle.
  6. technique
    a practical method or art applied to some particular task
    Your physical therapy program may include exercises that strengthen your abdominal muscles (a strong core helps support your back muscles) improve range of motion through stretching and flexibility techniques promote endurance and weight loss (aerobic exercises, for example, may best help you achieve these goals).
  7. passive
    lacking in energy or will
    Physical therapy is comprised of two main parts—passive and active treatments.
  8. implement
    a piece of equipment or a tool used for a specific purpose
    If you don't implement the lessons you learned during physical therapy, you won't enjoy its long-term results.
  9. muscle
    animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells
    Your physical therapy program may include exercises that strengthen your abdominal muscles (a strong core helps support your back muscles) improve range of motion through stretching and flexibility techniques promote endurance and weight loss (aerobic exercises, for example, may best help you achieve these goals).
  10. stretching
    exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
    Your physical therapy program may include exercises that strengthen your abdominal muscles (a strong core helps support your back muscles) improve range of motion through stretching and flexibility techniques promote endurance and weight loss (aerobic exercises, for example, may best help you achieve these goals).
  11. treatment
    the management of someone or something
    Physical therapy is comprised of two main parts—passive and active treatments.
  12. soothe
    cause to feel better
    Soothing passive treatments, such as hot and cold therapies and massage, prepare your body for active treatments.
  13. active
    characterized by energetic movement
    Physical therapy is comprised of two main parts—passive and active treatments.
  14. core
    the center of an object
    Your physical therapy program may include exercises that strengthen your abdominal muscles (a strong core helps support your back muscles) improve range of motion through stretching and flexibility techniques promote endurance and weight loss (aerobic exercises, for example, may best help you achieve these goals).
  15. endurance
    a state of surviving; remaining alive
    Your physical therapy program may include exercises that strengthen your abdominal muscles (a strong core helps support your back muscles) improve range of motion through stretching and flexibility techniques promote endurance and weight loss (aerobic exercises, for example, may best help you achieve these goals).
  16. promote
    assign to a higher position
    Your physical therapy program may include exercises that strengthen your abdominal muscles (a strong core helps support your back muscles) improve range of motion through stretching and flexibility techniques promote endurance and weight loss (aerobic exercises, for example, may best help you achieve these goals).
  17. ultimate
    furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
    The ultimate goal is for you to develop the knowledge to maintain a pain-free lifestyle.
  18. range
    a variety of different things or activities
    Active treatments—which are generally known as exercise—improve strength, range of motion, and flexibility to help heal your spine and prevent further back and neck pain.
  19. formal
    in accord with established conventions and requirements
    It's essential that you learn how to exercise and condition your back after the formal therapy ends.
  20. neck
    the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
    Active treatments—which are generally known as exercise—improve strength, range of motion, and flexibility to help heal your spine and prevent further back and neck pain.
  21. healthy
    free from infirmity or disease
    You'll also learn exactly why exercise is so essential to a healthy spine.
  22. lesson
    the significance of a story or event
    If you don't implement the lessons you learned during physical therapy, you won't enjoy its long-term results.
  23. maintain
    keep in a certain state, position, or activity
    The ultimate goal is for you to develop the knowledge to maintain a pain-free lifestyle.
  24. include
    have as a part; be made up out of
    Your physical therapy program may include exercises that strengthen your abdominal muscles (a strong core helps support your back muscles) improve range of motion through stretching and flexibility techniques promote endurance and weight loss (aerobic exercises, for example, may best help you achieve these goals).
  25. enjoy
    derive or receive pleasure from
    If you don't implement the lessons you learned during physical therapy, you won't enjoy its long-term results.
  26. help
    give assistance; be of service
    Active treatments—which are generally known as exercise—improve strength, range of motion, and flexibility to help heal your spine and prevent further back and neck pain.
  27. term
    a limited period of time during which something lasts
    If you don't implement the lessons you learned during physical therapy, you won't enjoy its long-term results.
  28. principle
    a basic generalization that is accepted as true
    Your physical therapist will teach you self-care principles so you understand how to best treat your back and neck pain.
  29. weight
    the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
    Your physical therapy program may include exercises that strengthen your abdominal muscles (a strong core helps support your back muscles) improve range of motion through stretching and flexibility techniques promote endurance and weight loss (aerobic exercises, for example, may best help you achieve these goals).
  30. fit
    meeting adequate standards for a purpose
    To learn more about active treatments that might fit into your physical therapy plan, visit SpineUniverse's Exercise Center.
  31. loss
    the act of losing someone or something
    Your physical therapy program may include exercises that strengthen your abdominal muscles (a strong core helps support your back muscles) improve range of motion through stretching and flexibility techniques promote endurance and weight loss (aerobic exercises, for example, may best help you achieve these goals).
  32. hot
    having a high or higher than desirable temperature
    Soothing passive treatments, such as hot and cold therapies and massage, prepare your body for active treatments.
  33. support
    the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
    Your physical therapy program may include exercises that strengthen your abdominal muscles (a strong core helps support your back muscles) improve range of motion through stretching and flexibility techniques promote endurance and weight loss (aerobic exercises, for example, may best help you achieve these goals).
  34. information
    knowledge acquired through study or experience
    There you'll find exercise information and advice on everything from proper stretching techniques to how to get your motivation going.
  35. generally
    usually; as a rule
    Active treatments—which are generally known as exercise—improve strength, range of motion, and flexibility to help heal your spine and prevent further back and neck pain.
  36. condition
    a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing
    It's essential that you learn how to exercise and condition your back after the formal therapy ends.
  37. best
    having the most positive qualities
    Your physical therapy program may include exercises that strengthen your abdominal muscles (a strong core helps support your back muscles) improve range of motion through stretching and flexibility techniques promote endurance and weight loss (aerobic exercises, for example, may best help you achieve these goals).
  38. knowledge
    the result of perception, learning, and reasoning
    The ultimate goal is for you to develop the knowledge to maintain a pain-free lifestyle.
  39. further
    to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage
    Active treatments—which are generally known as exercise—improve strength, range of motion, and flexibility to help heal your spine and prevent further back and neck pain.
  40. free
    able to act at will
    The ultimate goal is for you to develop the knowledge to maintain a pain-free lifestyle.
  41. care
    providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
    Your physical therapist will teach you self-care principles so you understand how to best treat your back and neck pain.
  42. known
    apprehended with certainty
    Active treatments—which are generally known as exercise—improve strength, range of motion, and flexibility to help heal your spine and prevent further back and neck pain.
  43. good
    having desirable or positive qualities
    Your physical therapy program may include exercises that strengthen your abdominal muscles (a strong core helps support your back muscles) improve range of motion through stretching and flexibility techniques promote endurance and weight loss (aerobic exercises, for example, may best help you achieve these goals).
  44. far
    at or to or from a great distance in space
    Active treatments—which are generally known as exercise—improve strength, range of motion, and flexibility to help heal your spine and prevent further back and neck pain.
  45. part
    one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
    Physical therapy is comprised of two main parts—passive and active treatments.
  46. through
    having finished or arrived at completion
    Your physical therapy program may include exercises that strengthen your abdominal muscles (a strong core helps support your back muscles) improve range of motion through stretching and flexibility techniques promote endurance and weight loss (aerobic exercises, for example, may best help you achieve these goals).
  47. two
    the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one
    Physical therapy is comprised of two main parts—passive and active treatments.
  48. after
    happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
    It's essential that you learn how to exercise and condition your back after the formal therapy ends.
Created on Tue Feb 19 21:48:01 EST 2013

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