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what is a physiatrist?

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MD in rehab: A physiatrist is a medical doctor who has specialized in physical medicine and rehabilitation. They typically diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions, such as sports injuries, arthritis, or low back pain.

Question 2

what is physiatrist and what do they do?

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Rehab specialist: A physiatrist is a doctor who specializes in rehabilitation medicine. They supervise care in helping people recovery from strokes, spinal cord injuries, joint replacement surgery, etc, etc.

Question 3

what conditions does a physiatrist treat?

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Injuries: A physiatrist is a physician that treats orthopedic conditions (bone, muscle, tendon) that does not require surgery.  This is usually, but not always, injuries.  Physiatrist also specialize in rehabilitation from injuries or other medical conditions.

Question 4

what kind of training do physiatrists usually have?

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Fellowship: These are physicians who have extended training in physical medicine and rehabilitation.  They focus on rehabilitatin of injury, chronic diseases affecting ones ability to carry out activities of daily living and attempt to get you back to as normal as you were as best they and the therapist can.  This mostly involves musculoskeletal, neurologic and general debility.Conditions.

Question 5

what type of m.d. would be certified to complete functional capacity exam & residual functional capacity report for ssdi case? physiatrist?

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Yes: A physiatrist or physical rehabilitation physician. You may contact dr. Al baltrusaitis in milwaukee and see if he is available to do this for you. Tell him dr. Don jacobson recommended him. Best wishes.

Question 6

what can i expect at the physiatrist office?

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Help with problem: You are examined by a doctor to determine the source or cause of your problem.  When a diagnosis is established the doctor will give you options of treatment for your condition or refer you to other doctors for help.

Question 7

what patients are usually treated by physiatrists?

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Any pain condition: Physiatrists aka "physical medicine and rehabilitation" doctors, treat all conditions involving pain, but most of them focus on musculoskeletal disorders particularly of the spine. They are great at ferreting out where the root cause of the pain is and deciding what's best to resolve it. They may recommend physical therapy or chiropractic care or an injection for instance.

Question 8

what is the difference between a physiatrist and a physiotherapist?

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Training: A physiatrist is a medical doctor who diagnoses or treats musculoskeletal conditions.  They can prescribe medications or physical therapy for treatment. A physiotherapist or a physical therapist is trained in anatomy and kinesiology and can provide patients with therapeutic exercises to improve their conditions.

Question 9

hi dr,  during the education or training process, how different it is between physiatrist and physiotherapist, i mean the courses they need to take?

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PT vs Physiatrist: They are different specialties. Both now have a doctorate. The physiatrist does longer training--first 4 yrs med school, then residency of 3-5 yrs.

Question 10

are physiatrists quacks like chiropracters?

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Huge difference: Physiatrists are fully trained md's with an interest in sports medicine and the effects of injury on the body, especially bones and joints.  They practice modern medical techniques and use the latest treatments unlike the discredited theories espoused by chiropractors.

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