Pain & Rehabilitation Medicine

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) is a medical specialty focused on enhancing and restoring functional ability and quality of life to individuals with physical impairments or disabilities. Physiatrists, or specialists in PM&R, diagnose and treat conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, musculoskeletal disorders, and chronic pain syndromes. Treatment approaches include physical therapy, occupational therapy, therapeutic exercise, assistive devices, and medication management. The goal of PM&R is to maximize independence and participation in activities of daily living, improve mobility and functionality, and facilitate the overall recovery and well-being of patients across the lifespan.