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The application of electrical energy (typically 4-4.5 volts at 0.28 mA) to acupuncture points, commonly to control nausea, vomiting, or pan.  

A specific location on the body where an acupuncture needle is inserted or pressure is applied for therapeutic purposes (e.g., the control of postoperative nausea and vomiting).  

A component of a mechanical or electronic device that initiates a given action.  

An allied health professional who assists patients or residents of care facilities with activities for leisure, recreation, habilitation, or rehabilitation purposes.  

Inadequate mental or physical energy to accomplish daily activities. Risk factors include debilitating physical conditions such as anemia, obesity, musculoskeletal disorders, neurological deficits (such as those following stroke), severe heart disease, chronic pulmonary disease, metabolic disorders, and prolonged sedentary lifestyle.  

The process used by occupational therapists to determine the social, symbolic, physical, cognitive, and developmental characteristics of a task or activity. Typical characteristics of interest include safety, cost, grad-ability, required space, tools or supplies, complexity, and social or cultural significance or meaning.  

A 16-item instrument designed to measure a patient’s perception of balance and his or her subsequent fear of falling. The patient ranks his or her confidence to complete each item from 0% (no confidence) to 100% (complete confidence).  

A family of polypeptide growth factors that help regulate various biological functions, especially fertility.  

Treatment directed specifically toward cure of a disease or the resolution of injury.  

The amount of joint motion produced by voluntary muscle contraction.