Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), also known as physiatry, helps you recover from injury, illness or other conditions that affect how you move, function and live your life each day.
PM&R can help you:
- Regain strength and movement after an injury or accident.
- Recover from surgery, brain injury or stroke.
- Address conditions like arthritis, multiple sclerosis or cerebral palsy.
- Manage pain without surgery developing treatment plans that may include physical therapy, medications, or injections. Improve independence and return to school, work or everyday activities.
A physiatrist is a doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. They work with a health care team to develop a personalized treatment plan for you. The team includes:
- Physical therapists to help with movement and strength.
- Occupational therapists to help with daily tasks like dressing or cooking.
- Speech therapists to help with speaking, swallowing and thinking skills.
Conditions Treated
- Stroke
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Multiple sclerosis
- Arthritis
- Chronic pain
- Musculoskeletal injuries
Treatment Options
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Pain management
- Behavioral health counseling
- Help adapting your lifestyle and environment
- Assistive devices
- Modalities, medications and injections