Physiatry

What Is Physiatry?

Physiatry is a medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the nervous and musculoskeletal systems. The goal of physiatry is to improve function, maintain independence, and enhance overall quality of life.

Physiatrists treat the whole individual, considering physical, emotional, vocational, and social needs. They often work closely with other physicians as well as physical and occupational therapists to provide comprehensive care.

Areas of Focus

• Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) studies
• Musculoskeletal pain including neck, low back, and joint pain
• Osteoarthritis
• Tendonitis
• Lumbar spondylosis
• Lumbar stenosis with neurogenic claudication
• Lumbar radiculopathy
• Sacroiliac dysfunction

Non-Surgical Treatments

• Intra-articular shoulder injections
• Intra-articular knee injections
• Trigger point injections
• Carpal tunnel injections
• Interlaminar lumbar epidural steroid injections
• Transforaminal lumbar epidural steroid injections
• Lumbar selective nerve root blocks
• Lumbar medial branch blocks
• Lumbar radiofrequency neurotomy
• Lumbar facet injections
• Sacroiliac joint injections