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[Jig Saw]

[sylviahomeatlast]

talk to you later, ladies

[LaterGator]

I see one for my lower back arthritis. She give me the cortisone shots in my back she also did emg's on my elbows to determine that I have pinched nerves in both elbows.

Here's a list of treatments they generally do: (you'll have to cut and paste) and they are MDs.

http://www.aapmr.org/career/students/PMRspecialty/Pages/medical-students-guide-to-pmr_e.aspx

[Sushismom]

Noel, in the U.S. you must have either an M.D. or D.O. in order to train as a physiatrist. There are several subspecialties within the field, also.

[NoelSeven]

On 10/6/2014 sophiamarie said:

On 10/6/2014 NoelSeven said:

From what I've read, a physiatrist is not an MD and needs far less training than an MD.

Correct me if that is incorrect, please. But I wouldn't be limiting treatment for a brain injury to a physiatrist.

After Medical School, a Physiatrist attends a 3-4 year residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Physiatry is a non-surgical specialty, treating musculoskeleton and neurological conditions.

Sometimes, Google can really be your friend.

Let me help you with your googling. Not all schools of medicine are the same, nor can they all graduate students with an MD.

Upon further googling, you would have found:

A physiatrist can be either a medical doctor (MD) or a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO).

http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/spine-specialists/what-a-physiatrist

DOs, not MDs.

[ROMARY]

Regardless, I'm glad that they are non-surgical 'whatevers'.

[LaterGator]

Here's the part I wanted to point out:

Physiatrists primarily treat conditions of the bones, muscles, joints, and central/peripheral nervous system that affect a person's ability to function.

A physiatrist is trained to manage a variety of disorders/diseases but practitioners often will specialize. Because of the broad spectrum of conditions treated and the comprehensive nature of their training, physiatrists are uniquely-positioned to adapt to new technologies and changing trends in health care.

Areas of focus include:

Neurorehabilitation:

• Examples: Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease

Pain medicine:

• Examples: Chronic Pain Management, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (previously named Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy), Back Pain, Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Musculoskeletal care:

• Examples: Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Back Pain and Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Sports injuries:

• Examples: Achilles Tendonitis, Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Turf Toe, Medial & Lateral Epicondylitis, DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis, Rotator Cuff Pathology, Acromioclavicular Separation, Biceps Tendonitis, Stress Fractures, Concussion

Post-operative care:

• Examples: Joint Replacement, Organ Transplantation, Left-Ventricular Assistive Devices, Cardiac / Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Pediatric functional and developmental disorders:

• Examples: Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Spina Bifida, Down Syndrome

Specialized rehabilitation:

• Examples: Fine Arts (music, dance, vocal), Cancer, Cardiac, Pulmonary, Family Training (for home care), Pelvic Pain, Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Palliative Care

[RibbonsRosesRainbows]

On 10/6/2014 sunala said:

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

NO and that is why I saw brain doctor because people here think I see a psychiatrist and that is not the medicine he is in he is in PM&R..........

[WenGirl42]

On 10/6/2014 NoelSeven said:

On 10/6/2014 sophiamarie said:

On 10/6/2014 NoelSeven said:

From what I've read, a physiatrist is not an MD and needs far less training than an MD.

Correct me if that is incorrect, please. But I wouldn't be limiting treatment for a brain injury to a physiatrist.

After Medical School, a Physiatrist attends a 3-4 year residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Physiatry is a non-surgical specialty, treating musculoskeleton and neurological conditions.

Sometimes, Google can really be your friend.

Let me help you with your googling. Not all schools of medicine are the same, nor can they all graduate students with an MD.

Upon further googling, you would have found:

A physiatrist can be either a medical doctor (MD) or a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO).

http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/spine-specialists/what-a-physiatrist

DOs, not MDs.

...which is still a full (accredited) medical degree, not "a four-year college degree and some medical classes." o.O

[RibbonsRosesRainbows]

On 10/6/2014 ROMARY said:

Regardless, I'm glad that they are non-surgical 'whatevers'.

Me too ROMARY.