We use some terms and words in this course that might be unfamiliar to people who are not healthcare and/or movement specialists. For this, we have compiled a reference guide for you to check up if you are unsure what a word means. If you are uncertain what a word or term means, come back here.

A

Abduction = moving a limb up from the side of the body

Adduction = moving a limb closer to the midline of the body

Anterior = in frontside (of the body or limb)

C

Capsule (joint) = a supporting stucture that surrounds the joints

Circumduction = a rotational, circular motion

Clavicle = the collar bone

D

Dorsal = in the backside (of the body or limb)

Duoball = a mobility tool with two balls attached to each other

E

Extension = extending movement of the body or the limbs

External (rotation) = movement that moves a limb to turn outside

F

Flexion = moving

Foam roller = a mobility tool that you can roll on

G

Glenohumeral = the joint between your shoulder bone & shoulder blade; also refers to their combined movement

H

Horizontal = a movement that occurs straight from side to side

Humerus = the shoulder bone

I

Internal (rotation) = movement that moves a limb to turn inside

L

Lateral = on the outside side of a limb and the body

M

Medial = on the inside side of a limb and the body

Median = one of the nerves of the limb

Mobilization = techniques that improve mobility

O

Oblique (abdominals) = diagonal muscles of the torso

P

Posterior = back surface of something, or the backwards direction

Pronation = internal rotation of the forearm & wrist

R

Radial = the thumb side of your hand and forearm; one of the nerves of the upper limb

Radiating (symptoms) = feeling of pressure, pain etc further away from the treated triggerpoint

Rotation = movement of turning

S

Scapula = shoulder blade

Supination = turning your wrist/forearm outside. Turning your thumb outwards.

T

Thorax = the upper back & ribs

Thoracic = the upper back

Tight spot = triggerpoint, tight muscle cramp

Triggerpoint = a bundle of muscle fibers that are tight, and create pain when being pressed on.

U

Ulnar = the little finger side of your hand and forearm; one of the nerves of the upper limb