Contracture, flexion ή contraction;
Έχει διαφορά από την κάμψη;
"Σε ασθενή με οστεοαρθρίτιδα ισχίου παρατηρείται σύγκαμψη αριστερού ισχίου."
Ως contraction το βρήκα μόνο το εξής:
www.diavlos.gr/orto96/nov97/metsovi2.htm
Ορισμός του contraction
# (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
# the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
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Το contracture όμως είναι πλησιέστερο σημασιολογικά σε αυτό που ψάχνεις. Δες από τους ορισμούς:
inability to move a joint due to a permanent rigidity or contraction of a muscle.
www.barnesjewish.org/healthinfo/content.aspArthritis or prolonged immobility can result in the involved joint becoming less freely moveable. Associated with shortening and wasting of muscles.
www.spondylitis.org/patient_resources/glossary.aspxabnormal condition of the joint where the joint is bent and will not move. Contractures are caused by shortening of muscles or tendons.
kid-power.org/definitions.html
Τέλος το flexion αναφέρεται περισσότερο στην κίνηση αυτή καθεαυτή. Δες από τους ορισμούς:
# The bending of a joint.
spinabifidaconnection.com/
# Bending a limb at a joint.
www.thesportsmedicinestore.com/Glossary.htm# Movement which brings body or limbs into a bent position.
members.tripod.com/~cripkorner/glossary.html
# Movement that brings two body parts closer together (bending).
hydro-tone.com/glossary.html
# Movement about a joint in which bones on either side of the joint are brought closer together, decreasing the angle of the joint. Opposite of extension.
www.jimmythomas.com/training/fitnessterms.htmΣυμπερασματικά, προτείνω το contracture.
