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Physicians who specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation are known as physiatrists. The medical specialty name is usually known as physiatry or just physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R).
Howard A Rusk has written: 'Rehabilitation medicine' -- subject(s): Medicine, Physical, Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation
Sure, an osteopathic physician, AKA Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, can definitely help with sciatica. There are osteopathic physicians out there who work in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery or physical medicine & rehabilitation and can help you with this problem.
PA-C means they are a physician assistant, meaning they are able to practice autonomous medicine as part of a physician-physician assistant team. ATC means athletic trainer certified, which is a healthcare degree that focuses on physical medicine and rehabilitation, particularly of the physically active populations and sports medicine.
Basil Kiernander has written: 'Physical medicine and rehabilitation' -- subject(s): Physical therapy, Rehabilitation 'Physical medicine in paediatrics' -- subject(s): Physical therapy, Pediatrics
FAOCOPM stands for Fellow of the American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. It signifies that a physician has completed advanced training and has achieved a distinguished level of expertise in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation within the osteopathic medical community. This designation indicates a commitment to high standards of practice and professional development.
There are many different healthcare professionals in the field of injuries. When dealing with a mental injury such as a concussion, aka traumatic brain injury, you may initially see a medical doctor (M.D., D.O.). This medical doctor may at first be a primary care physician like an emergency room or family practice/internal medicine physician and they may refer you to a specialist such as a Neurologist or a Sports Medicine Physician. There may be other healthcare professionals such as a Psychiatrist (M.D./D.O.) and a Neuropsychologist (Ph.D). A physical injury could be evaluated by a primary care medical doctor as well initially, then referred to a physician that specializes in a physical injury which is called an orthpedic injury (if it occurs to the bones), and you may see an orthopedic surgeon, or a primary care sports medicine physician. In addition, a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician can assess an injury as well.
MD FAAPMR stands for "Doctor of Medicine, Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation." The "MD" indicates that the individual is a licensed medical doctor, while "FAAPMR" signifies that they have achieved fellowship status within the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, recognizing their expertise and commitment to the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. This designation highlights their qualifications and dedication to improving patient care in rehabilitation medicine.
Kenneth B. Washburn has written: 'Physical medicine and rehabilitation' -- subject(s): Handbooks, manuals, Medical rehabilitation, Physical Medicine, Primary Health Care, Rehabilitation 'Neck care'
The best way to identify a physical therapist for rehabilitation is to get a referral from your primary care physician (your regular doctor). Your physician will know of physical therapists on your insurance. You can also look under sports therapy or massage for a physical therapist.
You can obtain one at the institute of physical medicine and rehabilitation in india