Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Physiatrists: are Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) specialists in diagnosing and treating problems of the
musculoskeletal system. They perform thorough histories and physical examinations to find the source of your pain, injury
or disability, even when standard diagnostic tests don't reveal specific problems.
In addition, physiatrists direct your treatment team. If you need any other services, such as those of a physical therapist
or athletic trainer, your physiatrist supervises, collaborates with and coordinates the other health care professionals. The
result is a specially designed treatment program tailored for you.
Because physiatrists offer an aggressive, non-surgical approach to pain and injury, these physicians are the ideal choice for
the treatment of a wide variety of diseases and conditions. Here's a listing of just some of the conditions that physiatrists
have extensive training in diagnosing and treating:
Most importantly, physiatrists treat the whole patient, not just the patient's symptoms. Physiatrists share their medical knowledge
to help patients understand their condition and provide the tools and resources to manage it. They employ a variety of treatment
methods to reduce or eliminate your problems and to decrease the possibility of a recurrence. This comprehensive approach produces
not only cost-effective results, but also a high degree of patient satisfaction.
Through integrated focused care and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment, physiatrists add quality to the lives of millions of
patients each year. The goal: getting you back into the game - not just back on the sidelines.
