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A physiatrist
(fizz i at trist) is a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Physiatrists treat a wide range of problems from sore shoulders, to spinal
cord injuries. They see patients in all age groups, and treat problems that
touch upon all the major systems in the body. These specialists focus on
“restoring function to people”. |
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Physiatrists
treat acute and chronic pain, and disabling musculosketal disorders.
They may see a person who: |
- lifts a heavy object
at work and experiences back pain
- has been in an
automobile accident
- while playing sports,
sprains their ankle and is in need of rehabilitation
- types and develops
carpal tunnel syndrome
- is suffering from
osteoarthritis
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In other
words, Physiatrist's patients include people with the type of condition
that you probably have. |
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