What is physical medicine & rehabilitation.
Physical medicine & rehabilitation (PM&R) is the medical subspecialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders in the neuro- musculoskeletal system. Doctors in this field, also known as physiatrists, participate in aggressive, non-surgical management of injuries and debilitating conditions, in order to return the patient to their normal activity level as quickly as possible. A physiatrist utilizes minimally invasive techniques, to relieve pain, prevent disability, and maximize functional activity, thus maintaining and improving the quality of life.