Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians

Physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, also known as physiatrists, help patients recover function and improve quality of life after injuries, illnesses, or surgeries that affect their mobility and daily activities. They diagnose conditions affecting the muscles, bones, nerves, and brain, then create comprehensive treatment plans that might include physical therapy, medications, injections, or assistive devices like braces and wheelchairs. These physicians work with patients facing a wide range of challenges, from stroke survivors relearning to walk to athletes recovering from sports injuries to individuals managing chronic pain or spinal cord injuries.