Musculoskeletal Disorders

 
Physiatry's Focus on the Whole Person and Collaborative Care is an Ideal Rx for Neuropathic Pain
November 21, 2023

According to physical medicine and rehabilitation physician Saloni Sharma, MD, treatment for neuropathic pain draws on PM&R's many strengths.

"We are Great Medical Home Neighbors," Says Pediatric PM&R Physician Amy Houtrow, MD, PhD, MPH
November 03, 2023

Collaboration among care team members is a key ingredient to effective support for children with disabilities and this specialist says her welcome mat is out for her neighbors.

Family-Centered Care: Key Pillar of the Pediatric Medical Home
November 02, 2023

For a child with disabilities, the family system is the primary mechanism that supports all forward momentum and growth, says pediatric rehabilitation doctor Amy Houtrow, MD, PHD, MPH.

Taking Pediatric Rehabilitation Across State Lines and Through Cyberspace to Children in Need
November 01, 2023

Pediatric rehabilitation doctors are specialists at a premium in the US; Dr Amy Houtrow talks with Patient Care about how they reach beyond geographic barriers.

When the Patient Says Pain is the Problem, Physiatry Has a Plan
September 29, 2023

The goal of a PM&R physician is to identify the source of function-limiting pain and then develop the best plan for each patient to return them to their lives.

A Pediatric Rehabilitation Physician's View on Poverty as Cause and Consequence of Disability
September 28, 2023

Amy Houtrow, MD, PhD, MPH, considers the impact of poverty on childhood disability and talks about opportunities to breach barriers to health care access.

Children with Disabilities Can Grow, Thrive, and Be Part of their Communities: Expert Perspective
September 27, 2023

Renowned pediatric rehabilitation physician Amy Houtrow, MD, PhD, MPH, highlights the scope of the specialty and its core objectives.

Physiatry to Primary Care: Think Outside the Box—Call Us
September 26, 2023

How can a nearby physiatrist help your patient with hypertension? If comorbid arthritis has the person couchbound, a consult and some PT could go a long way.

That Patient with Neck Pain in Exam Rm 2 May not Need a Neurology Referral Today
September 25, 2023

The patient with neck pain might be better off referred to a physiatrist for additional evaluation and possibly treatment, according to PM&R physician Atul Patel, MD.

A PM&R Generalist May be Just What Primary Care Needs: New Interview
September 21, 2023

A member of the board of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation highlights the breadth of his practice.