Physiatrist

/fˈɪzɪˌatɹɪst/

/fˈɪzɪˌætɹɪst/

Physiatrist

a doctor who specializes in helping patients with physical and functional impairments related to muscles, nerves, and other conditions

Examples

1. Academic physiatrists deal primarily with brain and spinal cord injuries.

2. While physical therapists are prescribing exercises and therapy treatment plans, the physiatrists manage the medications, pain, spasticity, neuromuscular dysfunction, and general medication management.

3. Community physiatrists deal with less severe cases in comparison to academia.

4. These physiatrists serve as the patient's primary hospitalist, not as a consulting service, for patients requiring neuro-rehabilitation.