Physiatry is a medical specialization that has been around since 1947. The focus of this discipline is not only to restore the functional ability but to optimize quality of life. This discipline uses a whole-person approach.<\/p>\n
The physiatrist is the individual who establishes the plan of care, listens and helps the patient with decisions regarding their care. A physiatrist will always treat conservatively and use a non-surgical approach initially.<\/p>\n
The plan of care may include therapeutic exercise implemented by a physical therapist, modalities, medication and holistic treatments, such as, acupuncture.<\/p>\n
Physiatry is a discipline for managing disorders, involving an occupational therapist, a physical therapist, or a chiropractor to name a few. Some conditions that are treated include, low back pain, sports injuries, stroke, fibromyalgia, and arthritis.<\/p>\n
Physiatrists are trained to perform needle electromyographies and nerve conduction studies to better diagnosis neuromuscular disorders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Physiatry is a medical specialization that has been around since 1947. The focus of this discipline is not only to restore the functional ability but to optimize quality of life. This discipline uses a whole-person approach. What Does the Physiatrist Do? The physiatrist is the individual who establishes the plan of care, listens and helps…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1913,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"categories":[55,49],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n