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orthokinetics [-kinet′iks] Etymology: Gk, orthos, straight, kinesis, movement 1 a therapy for hypertrophic osteoarthritis in which an effort is made to change muscular action from one group to another to protect a joint. 2 a therapy for spasticity that uses an orthotic device to enable contraction of one muscle while inhibiting its antagonist. 3 the movement of microscopic particles in the same direction during sedimentation as a result of the effect of gravity on Brownian motion. 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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