Prosthetist - A skilled craftsman who designs and makes artificial replacements for missing body parts, for example, an artificial leg. Proximal - Next to, or nearest, the point of attachment. Proximal Instability - Weakness of muscles of the trunk, shoulder girdle or hip girdle which causes poor posture, abnormal movement of the arms or legs and the inability to hold one's head up. Strength of muscles of the hands or legs may be normal. Psychologist - A professional specializing in counseling, including adjustment to disability.
Psychologists use tests to identify personality and cognitive functioning.
This information is shared with team members to assure consistency in approaches. Psychomotor Skills - Skills that involve both mental and muscular ability such as playing sports or other activities where practice or concentration is involved. Includes feelings about self, sexuality and the resulting behaviors. Ptosis - Drooping of a body part, such as the upper eyelid, from paralysis, or drooping of visceral organs from weakness of the abdominal muscles. P.A. - Physician's Assistant.