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What Is PM&R (Physiatry)? Part I

Orange County Spine and Sports Physicians Blog What Is PM&R (Physiatry)? Part I

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) is also known as Physiatry(Fizz-eye-a-tree). This field is often mistaken with psychiatry or physical therapy.

If you are interested in learning about the history of PM&R, you can visit this link.

Physiatrists treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons.

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