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Kinesiology

Gait

Pressure

Tone

Posture

Endangerment Site

Palpation

The application of purposeful, focused touch for therapeutic assessment of somatic structures.

A discrete, specific area on the body that may cause potential injury to the client because of its location near or over major nerves, blood vessels, or vital organs.

The study of the anatomy and mechanics of human movements, large and small.

Touch that displaces tissue.

The small degree of contraction remaining in the skeletal muscles of the trunk even during relaxation which helps to maintain posture.

The arrangement of the body and limbs while standing, sitting, or reclining.

One's manner or style of walking.