Medical specialty
Medical rehabilitation
Physical medicine and rehabilitation is the specialty focused on the evaluation and non-surgical treatment of conditions affecting movement and function, aimed at supporting recovery and quality of life.
About this specialty
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What physical medicine and rehabilitation covers
Physical medicine and rehabilitation addresses people with musculoskeletal, neurological or other conditions that limit movement or function, with an emphasis on restoring physical capacity and reducing pain.
When a rehabilitation medicine consultation may help
A rehabilitation medicine evaluation may be appropriate after surgery, after an injury, or for chronic conditions affecting mobility or daily function.
What a rehabilitation medicine evaluation involves
The consultation includes a functional assessment and the development of an individualized rehabilitation and management plan tailored to the patient's needs and functional goals.
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