Physiatrists - physicians who specialize in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - specialize in diagnosing problems in the musculoskeletal system and applying non-surgical solutions for conditions such as: | • | Fibromyalgia and myofascial pain | | • | Pain secondary to trauma, illness, or surgery | | • | Sports injuries | | • | Musculoskeletal injuries | | • | Neurological illness | | • | Work related injuries | | • | Oncology | | • | Spine Care | | • | Geriatrics | | • | Pediatrics | | • | Arthritis | | • | Pregnancy related issues. |
Physiatrists collaborate with other health care professionals to direct your treatment, resulting in a rehabilitation program tailored for your needs. A physiatrist may perform any of the following procedures: | • | Independent medical evaluations | | • | Electrodiagnostic testing | | • | Physical examinations to find the cause of your pain, injury, or disability, even when standard testing does not reveal a specific problem | | • | Spinal interventional pain management | | • | Blocks and injections (spinal blocks, pain management, joint, trigger point, protherapy) | | • | Spasticity management | | • | Medical acupuncture | | • | Osteopathic medicine. |
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