Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation




If you have persistent lower back pain, suffer from arthritis, or are recovering from a sports-related injury you may be referred to Memorial Hospital’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialists.

Physical medicine is a comprehensive approach to your individual needs that combines preventive medicine, non-surgical treatment and teamwork to reach a set goal. Your treatment is overseen by a physiatrist (doctor of physical medicine) and might include:

• Therapeutic exercise
• Prescription medication
• Heat and cold therapy
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
  
• Manual therapy
  
• Injection techniques
• Biofeedback
• Special therapy

In addition to helping people with acute and chronic pain, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is also important for people with birth defects, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, brain injury or other major disability. The ultimate goal is to improve your mobility, physical ability and quality of life.

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