Physical medicine and rehabilitation is a branch of medicine that aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to people with physical impairments or disabilities. This can include conditions such as spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, strokes, as well as pain or disability due to muscle, ligament or nerve damage.

Important reasons to see a physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor:

accidents, injuries or chronic conditions that cause pain or limited function- recovery from the effects of a stroke or other problems related to nerve damage- chronic pain from arthritis, a repetitive stress injury, or back problems- physical health problems resulting from obesity or overweightness. - challenges to physical functioning caused by life changes such as childbirth or menopause