The Medical Student's Guide to PM&R
Physiatrists primarily treat conditions of the bones, muscles, joints, and central/peripheral nervous system that affect a person's ability to function.
A physiatrist is trained to manage a variety of disorders/diseases but practitioners often will specialize. Because of the broad spectrum of conditions treated and the comprehensive nature of their training, physiatrists are uniquely positioned to adapt to and design new technologies, as well as changing trends in health care.
Areas of focus include:
Neurorehabilitation:- Spinal Cord Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Stroke
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Amyotrophic Lateral
- Sclerosis
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Parkinson’s Disease
| Pain medicine:- Chronic Back Pain
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Arthritis-Related Pain
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathic Pain Syndromes
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Musculoskeletal care:- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Inflammatory
- Myopathies
- Fibromyalgia
- Sacroiliac Joint
- Dysfunction
| Sports injuries:- Achilles Tendonitis
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome
- Medial & Lateral Epicondylitis
- De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
- Rotator Cuff Pathology
- Acromioclavicular Separation
- Biceps Tendonitis
- Concussion
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Post-operative care: - Joint Replacement Rehabilitation
- Post Amputation Rehabilitation
- Post Organ Transplant Rehabilitation
- LVAD Management
- Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation
| Pediatric functional and developmental disorders: - Cerebral Palsy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Spina Bifida
- Down Syndrome
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Prosthetics and Orthotics:- Gait and Movement
- Disorder Management
- Assistive Devices and Ambulation Aids
- Spinal Orthoses
- Advanced Neuroprosthetic Devices
| Specialized rehabilitation:- Arts-Related Rehabilitation
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Burns Rehabilitation
- Pelvic Pain/Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
- Palliative Care
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The Medical Student's Guide to PM&R
Physiatrists primarily treat conditions of the bones, muscles, joints, and central/peripheral nervous system that affect a person's ability to function.
A physiatrist is trained to manage a variety of disorders/diseases but practitioners often will specialize. Because of the broad spectrum of conditions treated and the comprehensive nature of their training, physiatrists are uniquely positioned to adapt to and design new technologies, as well as changing trends in health care.
Areas of focus include:
Neurorehabilitation:
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Stroke
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Amyotrophic Lateral
- Sclerosis
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Parkinson’s Disease
Pain medicine:
- Chronic Back Pain
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Arthritis-Related Pain
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathic Pain Syndromes
Musculoskeletal care:
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Inflammatory
- Myopathies
- Fibromyalgia
- Sacroiliac Joint
- Dysfunction
Sports injuries:
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome
- Medial & Lateral Epicondylitis
- De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
- Rotator Cuff Pathology
- Acromioclavicular Separation
- Biceps Tendonitis
- Concussion
Post-operative care:
- Joint Replacement Rehabilitation
- Post Amputation Rehabilitation
- Post Organ Transplant Rehabilitation
- LVAD Management
- Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Pediatric functional and developmental disorders:
- Cerebral Palsy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Spina Bifida
- Down Syndrome
Prosthetics and Orthotics:
- Gait and Movement
- Disorder Management
- Assistive Devices and Ambulation Aids
- Spinal Orthoses
- Advanced Neuroprosthetic Devices
Specialized rehabilitation:
- Arts-Related Rehabilitation
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Burns Rehabilitation
- Pelvic Pain/Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
- Palliative Care