Physical medicine

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Physical Medicin e Source:

http://physical-healthtips.blogspot.com/2016/12/physical-medicine.html


PM&R, also known as physiatry, is a branch of medicine devoted to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of neurologic, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary and other disorders that may produce temporary or permanent impairment and associated functional disability.


PM&R provides care for a broad spectrum of disorders including multiple trauma, brain injury, spinal cord disorders and injuries and stroke.


PM&R also focuses on restoring function to people with problems ranging from physical mobility limitations to those with complex cognitive impairments.


PM&R physicians may have specialty or fellowship training to treat children, as well as adults.


Rehabilitation for serious disabilities and functional limitations, including developmental illnesses, multiple injury, spinal cord injuries, traumatic and acquired head injuries, cancer, stroke, amputations, multiple sclerosis along with other neurological disorders.


Rehabilitation for serious disabilities and functional limitations, including developmental illnesses, multiple injury, spinal cord injuries, traumatic and acquired head injuries, cancer, stroke, amputations, multiple sclerosis along with other neurological disorders.


Note This article is originally appeared on -http://physical-health-tips.blogspot.com/2016/12/physical-medicine.html


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