Physio's Dictionary : E
Eccentric
Controlled, active lengthening contraction of a muscle.
Ecchymosis
Bruising.
Effusion
Swelling, with particular reference to joints and their related superficial structures.
Electrical stimulation
Provides a situation whereby there is an electrical generation of action potentials, giving rise to therapeutically significant physiological responses e.g. increased muscle strength, stmulated lymph and blood flow, analgesia, kinaesthetic awareness and autonomic nervous system responses.
Electrotherapy
Modalities used in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders e.g. ultrasound, short wave diathermy, interferential therapy, biofeedback, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and laser.
Electromyography
Quantified information regarding overall muscle performance and function.
Endfeel
Physiotherapist appreciation of the "feel" at the end of the range of motion, either of joint or other tissue. This is a sensation felt during passive movement, by the Therapist.
Endorphins
These are endogenous biomechanical substances implicated in the alleviation of pain, produced as a result of body stress.
Entrapment neuropathy
Pathological situation where a nerve is trapped in an abnormally produced anatomical or physiological site.
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Erector spinae
Muscles of the spine that lie posteriorly. These are commonly known as the "anti-gravity" muscles.
Ergonomics
The account of how the workplace relates to the human and its function.
Extra-articular
That which lies external to the joint.
Extraneural
That which lies external to neural tissue.
taken from : http://members.optusnet.com.au/physio/glossa_m.html
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