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. |