Physiatrists are extensively trained to look at the whole person.
They are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of all conditions related to nerves, muscles, and bones, ranging from sore shoulders to lower back pain to spinal cord injuries.
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Why Physiatry?
When someone is injured in an auto accident or on the job, the 
healing/recovery process typically involves a team of specialists.
Like any other team, its success depends heavily on its leader – the one responsible for seeing the “big picture” and directing
his team accordingly. When it comes to diagnosing and treating injuries,
the person best suited to quarterback the medical team is a physiatrist. Here’s why…
Eminently Qualified
Physiatrists are extensively trained to look at the whole person. They 
are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of all conditions
related to nerves, muscles, and bones, ranging from sore shoulders to lower back pain to spinal cord injuries. Physiatrists
are trained to ascertain the full extent of injuries and orchestrate comprehensive, coordinated treatment programs (including
post-operative therapeutic management) for putting the pieces of injured persons’ lives back together. It is for this reason
that physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R)
is often called the “quality of life” profession.
When it comes to treating injured patients, the physiatrist is best suited to take command of the healing/recovery process.
Diagnosis
Physiatrists are meticulous in identifying the source of the patient’s ailment, such as pain, weakness, and numbness, and determining
the full extent of injuries. The physiatrist employs conventional diagnostic tools - medical histories, physical examinations,
and medical imaging studies (X-Ray, CT, MRI), as well as special techniques in electrodiagnostic medicine, including electromyography
(EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS).
Treatment & Definitive Documentation
Once the diagnosis has been made, the physiatrist custom-designs a treatment plan to be executed by a multidisciplinary team.
This team typically includes a combination of healthcare professionals: physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons, neurologists,
and pain management specialists. As patients advance through their treatment programs, the overseeing physiatrist carefully
measures improvement, makes adjustments when necessary, and meticulously documents patient
progress from beginning to end.
Additionally, as reports from outside specialists are received, the physiatrist will be there to address all of the questions and concerns that may arise upon review of the specialists’ recommendations. In doing so, physiatrists put their patients at ease and give them the assurance they need to follow through with all the treatment recommendations.