Palpation| Examining the spine with your fingers; the art of feeling with the hand. | |
Pathophysiology| A malfunction of the body system(s) and/or spine. | |
Pediatrics| The care of infants and children and the treatment of their diseases. | |
Peripheral Nerve System| The nervous system that connects the central nervous system with every cell, tissue, and organ of the body. | |
Physiology| The biological science of essential and characteristic life processes, activities, and functions; the vital processes of an organism. | |
Physiotherapy| Treatment with physical and mechanical means, such as massage, electricity, etc. | |
Posterior| Toward the back of the body. | |
Post-examination| An examination used to monitor the healing process and the practice members progress towards recovery. | |
Pre-authorization| The prior approval required by some payers before benefit payments will be granted. | |
Preventive care| Health care that focuses on early detection and treatment in an attempt to reduce costs. | |
Prognosis| A prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disease or the likelihood of recovery from a disease. | |
Prone| Lying horizontal with the face downward. | |
Provider| Those who provide health care services, such as hospitals, physicians, chiropractors, nurse practitioners and others. | |
PT| Physical therapy. | |