Category: P

  • Physiotherapy clinic

    A clinic where people can have physiotherapy.  

  • Physiotherapist

    Physiotherapist

    A trained specialist who gives physiotherapy.  

  • Physiologist

    A scientist who specialises in the study of the functions of living organisms.  

  • Physiological tremor

    A small movement of the limbs which takes place when a person tries to remain still. A tremor occurring in normal individuals. It may be transient and occur in association with excessive physical exertion, excitement, hunger, fatigue, or other causes.  

  • Physiological saline

    Any solution used to keep cells or tissue alive. A balanced solution containing 0.9% sodium chloride dissolved in water, commonly known as normal saline, is utilized for replenishing bodily fluids and rehydrating tissues. This physiologic saline solution is administered through intravenous infusion.  

  • Physio

    A session of physiotherapy treatment. A physiotherapist.  

  • Physical sign

    A symptom which can be seen on someone’s body or which can be produced by percussion and palpitation.  

  • Physical medicine

    A branch of medicine which deals with physical disabilities or with treatment of disorders after they have been diagnosed. A medical specialty originally devoted to the diagnosis and management of rheumatic diseases, but later extended to the rehabilitation of patients with physical disabilities ranging from asthma and hand injuries to back trouble and poliomyelitis. A…

  • Physically challenged

    Describing someone whose condition makes it difficult to perform some or all of the basic activities of daily life.  

  • Physically

    Referring to the body.