Physical Therapy Abbreviations and Acronyms

1. AK
   Above Knee
2. AK AMP
   Above-Knee Amputation
3. AKA
   Above-Knee Amputation
4. AKA
   Above Knee Amputation (orthopaedic Usage)
5. AM
   After Morning
6. AMA
   Against Medical Advice
7. AMB
   Ambulate
8. AP
   Anterior-Posterior
9. AR
   Anterior
10. ARDS
    Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
11. AREN
    Independent
12. ARF
    Acute Renal Failure
13. AROM
    Active Range of Motion
14. ASA
    Aspirin Sensitive Asthma
15. ASA
    A Standard Aspirin
16. ASAP
    As Soon As Possible (pronounced AY-sap)
17. ASCVD
    Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
18. ASH
    Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
19. ASHD
    Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
20. ASIS
    Anterior Superior Iliac Spine

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