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DefinitionParaffin Wax Therapy/Paraffin wax baths or melted paraffin with a small amount of mineral oil (seven parts paraffin, one part mineral oil) are other common forms of superficial thermotherapy....
DefinitionParapsychology is a fascinating field that explores phenomena beyond the scope of conventional science. In this simplified guide, we’ll define parapsychology, explore its types, discuss 20...
DefinitionPatellar Tendinopathy is a painful condition of the knee caused by small tears in the patellar tendon? that mainly occurs in sports requiring strenuous jumping. The...
DefinitionPhantom Limb Pain? Causes/Phantom limb pain (PLP) is clinically defined as the perception of pain? or discomfort in a limb that no longer exists. Although PLP most commonly presents...
DefinitionPhone addiction is a type of behavioral addiction indicated by the compulsive use of a smartphone despite the psychological and physical problems it may cause. A...
DefinitionPhotobiomodulation Therapy/LLLT/Infrared Radiation Therapy (IR) sometimes called infrared light is electromagnetic radiation (EMR) with longer wavelengths than those of visible light, and is therefore generally invisible to the human eye, although IR at...
DefinitionPhotonic Stimulation Therapy/Infrared Radiation Therapy (IR) sometimes called infrared light is electromagnetic radiation (EMR) with longer wavelengths than those of visible light, and is therefore generally invisible to the human eye, although IR...
DefinitionPhrenology is a historical pseudoscience that claimed to determine a person’s personality traits, mental abilities, and character by examining the shape and contours of their skull....
Physical Activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that result in energy expenditure. The energy expenditure can be measured in kilocalories. Physical...
DefinitionPhysiotherapy is one of the mainstream health professions like other professionals. It is provided by physical therapists who promote, maintain or restore health through physical examination, diagnosis?, prognosis?, patient...
PNF Therapy (Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) is common practice for increasing range of motion, though little research has been done to evaluate theories behind it. The purpose...
