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What is a Physiatrist?
A physiatrist (fizz eye' uh trists) is a physician
specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. These specialists
are experts in occupational medicine, spine medicine, sports
medicine and pain management.
The physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists
focuses on restoring a patient to his/her maximum function. Physiatrists
are specialists in diagnosing problems in the musculoskeletal system and
may treat patients with a variety of injuries. Patients may range from
someone with a simple sprain to someone with a spinal cord injury.
Some of the following conditions are treated by
physiatrists:
Acute and Chronic Pain
Arthritis and Rheumatological Conditions
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Degenerative Neurological Disorders
Developmental Disorders
Pinched Nerve
Post Operative Joint Replacement
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Amputations
Back Pain
Cardiovascular Disorders
Chronic Pain
Industrial Injuries
Soft Tissue Pain
Spinal Cord Injuries
Traumatic Brain Injuries |
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