Topic Index

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Home

Overview of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)

Statistics of Disability

PM&R Treatment Team

Overview of the PM&R Treatment Team

Patient and Family

Physiatrist

Rehabilitation Nurse

Physical Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Speech / Language Pathologist

Audiologist

Clinical Social Worker

Chaplain

Recreational Therapist

Registered Dietitian

Psychologist, Neuropsychologist, and Psychiatrist

Respiratory Therapist

Rehabilitation Case Manager

Orthotist and Prosthetist

Vocational Counselor

Specialized Areas of Rehabilitation

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Cancer Rehabilitation

Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

Neurological Rehabilitation

Conditions Commonly Treated By PM&R

Acquired Brain Injury

Arthritis

Burns

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic Pain

Back and Neck Pain

Multiple Sclerosis

Spinal Cord Injury

Stroke

Osteoporosis

Amputation

Repetitive Motion Injury

Sports-Related Injuries

Effects of Rehabilitation on the Family

Community Re-Entry

Choosing a Rehabilitation Unit / CARF

Glossary

Online Resources