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Physiatry Pain’s Best Kept Secret

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Physiatry pain medicine The history of Physiatry ( physicians specializing in physical medicine; residencies or fellowships in PM&R) dates back to 1946 in the World Wars era. Injured soldiers returning from active duty traumatic injuries such as spinal cord injuries, amputation, fractures, etc… The Physiatry specialty was developed to enable doctors to identify their patients’ …

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Musculoskeletal Pain & Injury 101

Musculoskeletal pain

Musculoskeletal pain is the most common reason for medical visits to the doctor. It can be as simple as a carpel tunnel from typing all day at work,  just sitting in the same position at work, or back or neck injury from a car accident. Pain specialists examine, diagnose, manage and treat musculoskeltal pain & injury. The …

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