Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Topic

Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), also known as physiatry, is a branch of medicine that aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to people with physical impairments or disabilities. It focuses on patient recovery and functional restoration through non-surgical treatments, physical therapy, and assistive devices. PM&R plays a critical role in treating conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons.