What Is A Physiatrist? And Why You Need To See One If You Are In Pain.

Psychiatrist? Physiologist? Physiotherapist?

Physiatrist (fi-zahy-uh-trist)

A Physiatrist is a medical physician (M.D./D.O.) who specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and is trained to diagnose, treat, and direct a rehabilitation plan that provides the best possible outcomes for patients. Physiatry uses physical agents and therapeutic exercise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders that produce pain, impairment, and disability.