The following are a sample of possible abbreviations. When creating your own Abbreviations Key document abbreviations should be listed alphabetically and/or numerically followed by symbols for ease of use.
Possible Abbreviations:
• AB – abdomen
• BA – back ache
• BB – biceps brachii muscle
• BR – brachioradialis muscle
• BRAC – brachialis muscle
• CC – chief complaint
• CL – client
• COLD – application of cold
• CST – cranial sacral therapy
• CT – connective tissue
• DELT – deltoid muscle
• DT – deep tissue
• EFF – effleurage
• ELE – elevation
• ES – erector spinae muscles
• FBM – full body massage
• FX – friction
• GLUTS – gluteus muscles
• H&N – head and neck
• HA – headache
• HEAT – application of heat
• HS – hot stone
• IC – intercostal muscles
• LAT – lateral
• LB – low back
• LD – latissimus dorsi muscle
• LEV SC – levator scapulae muscle
• LS – left side
• LTG – long term goals
• MED – medial
• PALP – palpitation
• PEC – pectoralis major muscle
• PR – prone
• PX – pain
• RHOM – rhomboid muscles
• ROM – range of motion
• RS – right side
• SC – suction cup
• SCAL – scalene muscle
• SCM – sternocleidomastoid muscle
• SH – shoulder
• SL – side lying
• ST – special test
• SUP – supination
• TB – triceps brachii muscle
• TP – trigger point
• TM – teres major muscle
• TRAP – trapezius muscle
• VCON – verbal consent
• > – decreased
• < – increased
Please note that an editable version of this document is available by clicking here.
Members are reminded that a list of abbreviations used must be included in the client’s file.
Original Date of Appendix Adoption: September 13, 2023
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