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counterpressure, n pressure applied by the therapist against the client's effort, corresponding partially (isotonic contraction) or fully (isometric contraction). See also contraction, isotonic and contraction, isometric. counterpressure externally applied pressure used to control internal hemorrhage and in the treatment of shock. See also antishock pneumatic garment. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The firm uses gas counterpressure to eliminate cosmetic defects. Rich had recently broken both his arms and wasn't able to apply hard counterpressure on my back. In Peru, the new Minister of Health recently succumbed to these counterpressures from the right wing by appointing a High Level Commission to evaluate EC and its mode of action, thereby delaying the introduction of the method in public health clinics. |
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