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Radicular pain

Pain related to irritation of a nerve root or its ganglion, which may radiate into...

Radiculopathy

Nerve root dysfunction that may affect strength, sensation or reflexes. It is distinct from radicular...

Radiofrequency ablation

Procedure using radiofrequency energy to alter targeted tissue, including selected nerve fibres involved in pain.Lire...

Range of motion

Extent of movement available at a joint or body segment, measured actively or passively.Lire cette...

Reciprocal inhibition

Spinal mechanism that helps reduce activity in some antagonist muscles when a muscle group is...

Red flags

History or examination findings indicating that a serious cause should be considered and assessment adjusted...

Referred pain

Pain felt away from its source tissue, without necessarily following a nerve distribution.Lire cette fiche...

Reflex arc

Neural circuit connecting a receptor, afferent pathway, integration center and efferent pathway to an effector...

Rehabilitation

Process aimed at improving or restoring functional ability through tailored interventions, including exercise and guidance.Lire...

Repolarization

Return of membrane potential toward more negative values after depolarization, forming part of the normal...