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

Date of Last Appendix Revision:

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