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Are physiatrists quacks like chiropracters?
11 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
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.
Answered 9/28/2016
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No: Physiatrists are physicians that go to medical school for 4 years and residency for 4 years just like any other physician. A physiatrist or specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of nerve, muscle, and bone disorders with the goal of decreasing pain and improving function.
Answered 6/5/2018
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No : Chiropractic came to its founder in a dream from the spirit world. Physiatry is based on modern science.
Answered 12/28/2018
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