Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians, also known as physiatrists, treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons.

Specifically, PM&R physicians:
Focus treatment on function
Diagnose and treat pain as a result of an injury, illness, or disabling condition
Determine and lead a treatment/prevention plan
Lead a team of medical professionals, which may include physical therapists, occupational therapists, and physician extenders to optimize patient care

Depending on the injury, illness, or disabling condition, some PM&R physicians may treat their patients using the following procedures/services:

• EMG/Nerve Conduction Studies

• Ultrasound guided procedures

• Injections of spine 

• Nerve Stimulators, Blocks and Ablation procedures—Peripheral and Spinal

• Injections of joints

• Spasticity Treatment (Phenol and Botulinum toxin injections, intrathecal baclofen pump trial and implants)

• Manual Medicine/Osteopathic Treatment

• Prosthetics and Orthotics

• Complementary-alternative medicine (i.e. acupuncture, etc.)

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