Physical medicine and rehabilitation
Also known as physiatry or rehabilitation medicine, or physical and rehabilitation medicine (PRM) is a branch of medicine that aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians, also known as physiatrists, treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Physiatrists aim to reduce pain and improve mobility using non-surgical means. With specialized technology used to pinpoint the cause of pain, physiatrists are able to diagnose patients as well as develop appropriate treatment plans for maximum benefit.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) specialists at GVM International help restore movement and function to people disabled by diseases or injury. Our certified specialists provide compassionate inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation care that considers the needs, abilities and objectives of each patient. Treatment options include physical modalities such as heat or ice, acupuncture and therapeutic exercise to improve function.
The reasons for PM&R specialist consultation are the following symptoms:
- Spine Pain
- Degenerative Disorders / Arthritis
- Muscle Pain
- Repetitive Stress Syndromes
- Sports Medicine Injuries
- Brain Injuries
- Stroke
- Prosthetic & Amputations