Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
About
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is a medical specialty focused on the treatment and functional recovery of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, as well as mobility limitations.
Key areas include low back and neck pain, joint disorders, sports injuries, post-stroke (hemiplegia) rehabilitation, and recovery following orthopedic surgeries.Treatment plans are individualized and may include exercise programs, manual therapy, electrotherapy, and other rehabilitation techniques.
The primary goals are to reduce pain, improve mobility, and enable patients to independently perform daily activities.
The Web and Medical Publications Board contributed to the development of this content. The information on our website is not intended to guide individuals or provide specific treatments. Do not perform any diagnostic or treatment procedures without consulting your doctor. The content does not include information regarding Medistate Hospital's therapeutic health services.
