Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physicians treat a wide range of musculoskeletal problems from sore shoulders, knee injuries, and back pain. Their goal is to decrease pain and enhance performance without surgery. Rehabilitation physicians take the time needed to accurately pinpoint the source of an ailment. They then design a treatment plan that can be carried out by the patients themselves or with the help of the rehabilitation physician’s medical team. This medical team might include other physicians and health professionals, such as neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, and physical therapists. By providing an appropriate treatment plan, rehabilitation physicians help patients stay as active as possible at any age. Their broad medical expertise allows them to treat disabling conditions throughout a person’s lifetime.

Our Services

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation division offers a variety of clinical services for the treatment and well-being of our patients. Our newest offerings include:

• Running Medicine Clinic
• Management of Knee Pain
• Running Medicine Conference

Spine and Sports Medicine

Spine and sports medicine is a specialty of physical medicine and rehabilitation, which includes physical and occupational therapy. It focuses on the aggressive non-operative management of musculoskeletal conditions, including low back pain, neck pain, ankle/foot pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, running and other athletic injuries.

What is physical medicine and rehabilitation?

Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R or PMR), also called physiatry, is the branch of medicine emphasizing the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders – particularly related to the nerves, muscles, and bones – that may produce temporary or permanent impairment. PM&R is one of 24 medical specialties certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties. PM&R provides integrated care in the treatment of all conditions related to the brain, muscles, and bones, from traumatic brain injury to lower back pain.

What is a physiatrist?

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Physicians who specialize in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation are called "physiatrists". Physiatrists are specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal problems in patients of all ages. Physiatrists treat these musculoskeletal problems in all capacities except for surgery.