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Physiatry (PM&R)
If you are experiencing pain, weakness, or disability as a result of an illness or injury, turn to the experience physiatrists at Essentia Health. We will work with you to create a personalized care plan to help meet your needs and goals. Your plan will include exercises designed to improve your mobility and reduce your pain so you can live more independently.
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What’s a Physiatrist?
A physiatrist, also known as a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation doctor (PM&R), is a physician with specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect a patient’s ability to move. These conditions may involve the brain, nerves, bones, joints, muscles, and tendons. Physiatrists use non-surgical treatments and work with surgeons when needed.
Conditions Treated
See the full list of conditions we treat, and select a condition to find providers and locations near you.
- Arthritis
- Back pain
- Bursitis
- Carpal tunnel
- Cerebral palsy
- Concussion
- Degenerative disc disease
- Fibromyalgia
- Gait abnormality
- Hand conditions
- Hip enthesopathy
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Intervertebral disc disease
- Knee disorders
- Knee pain
- Low back pain
- Myelopathy
- Neck pain
- Peripheral nerve disorders
- Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
- Spasticity
- Spinal cord injury
- Spinal stenosis
- Spine disorders
- Spondylitis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Traumatic brain injury
What to Expect
During your first visit, your PM&R doctor will do a comprehensive evaluation that will include:
- Talking about your symptoms and how they affect your life
- Discussing your goals
- Having a physical examination
- Doing simple tests to check your ability to move
After your evaluation, your physiatrist will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan that may include:
- Adaptive equipment, including mobility aids
- Exercise programs
- Manual therapies
- Medicine
- Orthotics or prosthetics
Team-Based Care
Your physiatrist will work with you, your primary care doctor, and other rehabilitation specialists to provide comprehensive and coordinated care. Depending on your needs, your care team may include:
Costs & Insurance
Our staff will work with you to see what kinds of services your insurance provider covers.