Your back has been at this for four months. Some mornings you can walk it off by the time the coffee is ready. Other mornings you sit on the edge of the bed and do the math on whether you can get through the workday. You have tried heat, ibuprofen, a new mattress, and the
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The Role of Physical Medicine in Rehabilitation
Medical terms can sometimes be confusing. For example, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), also known as Rehabilitative Medicine, refers to the work done by a physiatrist, a physician who has specialized training in PM&R and focuses on preventing, diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating neuromusculoskeletal disorders and the psychologic components that produce temporary or permanent functional impairment.
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Understanding which medical professional, you should seek out can be a difficult decision, with so many sub-specialties in medicine. When you’re dealing with an injury involving bones, muscles, or joints (the musculoskeletal system), there are multiple doctors who may be suitable to help with these issues. While they may seem like similar fields, it is
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