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[RibbonsRosesRainbows]

On 10/6/2014 sylviahomeatlast said:

On 10/6/2014 Complicated said:

More info:

<h5 style="margin: 0px 0px 0.3em; font-size: 1.2em; color: #003366; font-family: Verdana, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"> Physiatrists, or rehabilitation physicians, are nerve, muscle, and bone experts who treat injuries or illnesses that affect how you move</h5> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; line-height: 1.4em; font-family: Verdana, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> Rehabilitation physicians are medical doctors who have completed training in the medical specialty of physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). Specifically, rehabilitation physicians: <ul style="font-family: Verdana, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> <li>Diagnose and treat pain</li> <li class="liSpace" style="margin-top: 0.5em;">Restore maximum function lost through injury, illness or disabling conditions</li> <li class="liSpace" style="margin-top: 0.5em;">Treat the whole person, not just the problem area</li> <li class="liSpace" style="margin-top: 0.5em;">Lead a team of medical professionals</li> <li class="liSpace" style="margin-top: 0.5em;">Provide non-surgical treatments</li> <li class="liSpace" style="margin-top: 0.5em;">Explain your medical problems and treatment/prevention plan</li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; line-height: 1.4em; font-family: Verdana, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> The job of a rehabilitation physician is to treat any disability resulting from disease or injury, from sore shoulders to spinal cord injuries. The focus is on the development of a comprehensive program for putting the pieces of a person's life back together after injury or disease – without surgery. <p style="margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; line-height: 1.4em; font-family: Verdana, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> Rehabilitation physicians take the time needed to accurately pinpoint the source of an ailment. They then design a treatment plan that can be carried out by the patients themselves or with the help of the rehabilitation physician’s medical team. This medical team might include other physicians and health professionals, such as neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, and physical therapists. By providing an appropriate treatment plan, rehabilitation physicians help patients stay as active as possible at any age. Their broad medical expertise allows them to treat disabling conditions throughout a person’s lifetime. <p style="margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; line-height: 1.4em; font-family: Verdana, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; line-height: 1.4em; font-family: Verdana, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> Source yes

This is correct. My neuro surgeon thought this would be the best type of doctor for me at this time since I have met my maximum medical improvement.

[RibbonsRosesRainbows]

On 10/6/2014 Sushismom said:

On 10/6/2014 RibbonsRosesRainbows said:

On 10/6/2014 Sushismom said:

OP, when's the last time you saw an actual neurologist?

Last year for sleep issues and I could not understand him and I would keep asking him to repeat and he said he could not work with me........well he should have spoken better English.

You certainly seem to have issues with people who should speak better English. And, if you go to a Neurology and Spine Clinic, aren't you seeing a neurologist there?

Not any more this is why I say brain doctor because a lady got the correct type of doctor and I said that is what kind he is if you will read above.........it is stressful to try and keep explaining so it is easier to say brain doctor.

[Sushismom]

So there's actually no need for you to see a neurologist? Is that correct?

[KYToby]

I have seen a rehab doctor since losing my leg last year. His group consists of sports medicine doctors, internists, and neurologists. The one I see specializes in sports medicine, and he has worked with my physical therapist and prosthetist to get me back on my feet. I like the practice so much that I am switching to one of their internists. My roommate -- an ultra marathon runner -- has been so pleased with my care, he now goes there for sports medicine and for an internist.

[irishmama5]

On 10/6/2014 RibbonsRosesRainbows said:

I say brain doctor because I don't have a neurologist............he is a doctor that I can't spell so it is just easier for me to say brain doctor because he works with brain patients and spinal injury patients..........

RRR I don't understand your post. what is it that you want to know? the name of the type of Dr. that you go to?

or did you just start a post just to start a post?

[QueenDanceALot]

I don't understand this thread and why you started it, RRR.

Are you trying to decide on a different doctor?

[Sushismom]

I believe someone asked her about it on another thread.

[sunala]

On 10/6/2014 RibbonsRosesRainbows said:

On 10/6/2014 Buck-i-Nana said:

Well, you have a choice, neurologist, neurosurgeon or physiatrist.

that is it physiatrist.........but when I posted one time people kept trying to say I meant a therapist so I just started saying brain doctor and I can't get this spelling down in my head for physiatrist. Mark my word someone will think it is a therapist of the mind..........I have already been there with this board and bought the t shirt.

Do you mean psychiatrist?

My head is in a whirl at some of your posts

[croemer]

On 10/6/2014 KYToby said:

I have seen a rehab doctor since losing my leg last year. His group consists of sports medicine doctors, internists, and neurologists. The one I see specializes in sports medicine, and he has worked with my physical therapist and prosthetist to get me back on my feet. I like the practice so much that I am switching to one of their internists. My roommate -- an ultra marathon runner -- has been so pleased with my care, he now goes there for sports medicine and for an internist.

Sounds like you found someone you trust...how wonderful.