Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) doctors, also known as physiatrists, are medical specialists who focus on improving the quality of life and functional abilities of patients with various physical impairments or disabilities. They diagnose, treat and manage a wide range of conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons. Crucially, they provide comprehensive patient care, developing holistic treatment plans that address patients’ physical, social, emotional and vocational needs. They take a whole-person approach, considerin
