Conditions We Treat

The focus of physiatry is to reduce or relieve pain and restore function lost due to illness or injury. Conditions we treat range from temporary, short-term conditions like a sports or work-related injury to serious or chronic disorders such as cancer, arthritis, stroke, spinal injuries, or orthopedic trauma. Physiatrists also treat people who require long-term rehabilitation due to such conditions as:

 

  • Musculoskeletal disorders (such as strain, overuse)

  • Back pain and neck pain

  • Joint replacement

  • Birth defects such as cerebral palsy

  • Pain problems following trauma and surgeries

  • Burns

  • Cardiac disorders

  • Osteoporosis

  • Spinal cord injuries, paraplegia, quadriplegia

  • Brain injuries

  • Strokes

  • Amputations

  • Multiple sclerosis

  • Parkinson’s Disease

  • Polio and post-polio syndrome

  • ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease)

  • Nerve injuries and neuropathies