What is a Physiatrist?

PM&R physicians are nerve, muscle, bone and brain experts who treat injury or illness nonsurgically to decrease pain and restore function.

Physiatrists, or rehabilitation physicians, are medical doctors who are:

• Experts at diagnosing and treating pain
• Restore maximum function lost through injury,illness or disabling conditions
• Treat the whole person, not just the problem area
• Lead a team of medical professionals
• Provide non-surgical treatments
• Explain your medical problems and treatment plan
• Work not only on treatment but also prevention