Why Choose a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians or physiatrists (fizz ee at’trists) are specialists in diagnosing and treating problems of the musculoskeletal system. They take thorough histories and perform physical examinations to find the source of your pain, injury, or disability, even when standard diagnostic tests don’t reveal specific problems. If any other services are needed, such as those of a physical therapist or athletic trainer, the PM&R physician supervises, collaborates with, and coordinates them. The result is a specially designed treatment program for you. Many PM&R physicians also study pain management, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, pediatrics rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and sports medicine. Diagnosis and Treatment Expertise Because PM&R physicians offer an aggressive, non-surgical approach to pain and injury, these physicians are the ideal choice to a variety of diseases and conditions.
