P - Brain Injury Glossary

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Babcock Law Firm provides as benefit to our clients, The Traumatic Brain Injury Glossary of Terms. It includes definitions for over 200 brain injury related terms from HDI's Brain Injury Glossary.

Paraplegia
Paralysis of the legs (from the waist down).
Phonation
The production of sound by means of vocal cord vibration.
Physiatrist
Pronounced Fizz ee at' rist. A physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Some physiatrists are experts in neurologic rehabilitation, trained to diagnose and treat disabling conditions. The physiatrist examines the patient to assure that medical issues are addressed; provides appropriate medical information to the patient, family members and members of the treatment team. The physiatrist follows the patient closely throughout treatment and oversees the patient's rehabilitation program.
Plasticity
The ability of cellular or tissue structures and their resultant function to be influenced by an ongoing activity.
Plateau
A temporary or permanent leveling off in the recovery process.
Prognosis
The prospect as to recovery from a disease or injury as indicated by the nature and symptoms of the case.

Many thanks to HDI publishing for allowing us to include a portion of their Brain Injury Glossary. The complete Glossary contains over 800 terms and definitions. HDI offers a range of literature on the many and varied aspects of TBI such as family issues, life care planning, sexuality, coping, prevention, and education.