Types of Physical Therapy Abbreviations. Weight Bearing Abbreviations - When working with weight bearing restrictions, you will likely need to walk with an assistive device like a cane, crutches, or a walker. Your physical therapist can show you how to use your assistive device and make sure it is sized correctly for you.
Six-Point Star (Hexagram; Star of David) The six-point star or hexagram is a simple geometric shape consisting of the intersection of two equilateral triangles. It is an ancient symbol that appears in many religions. Probably the most well known hexagram is the Star of David, a major symbol of Judaism.
The Star of David is a six-sided star made by intertwining two equilateral triangles. This type of symbol was common in the Middle East and North Africa. The Star of David was not associated with Jews until the late 1800s and the Zionist movement. A Pentacle is a five-pointed star known as the star of life to Wiccans. Four of the points connote the four cardinals directions, plus the fifth point is for the spirit of the person invoking the Pentacle symbol.