A physiatrist is a doctor who treats medical conditions that cause pain or limit function. Also called physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians, physiatrists provide a full spectrum of care – from diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation – to restore maximum health and quality of life.
Coordinating Care
From Our Monroe & Hamilton Township New Jersey office our pain management specialists listen to their patients and work with them to develop a customized course of treatment. This may include one or several non-surgical treatments:
Medications
Therapeutic Exercise
Injections
Assistive Devices (brace, artificial limb, etc.)
Heat, Cold and Traction Therapies
Massage
Electrotherapies
If surgery is necessary, physiatrists work with patients and their surgeons beforehand, and coordinate their care afterward. Physiatrists help patients achieve a successful recovery by working with other physicians, such as neurologists and orthopedic surgeons, and health professionals, like physical and occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and psychologists.
Restoring Maximum Function
Physiatrists treat conditions of the bones, muscles, joints, brain, and nervous system, which can affect other systems of the body and limit a person’s ability to function.
