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What is physiatry?

What is physiatry?

No, not “psychiatry.”

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Skyler Gailing
Jan 15, 2025
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The word “physiatry,” followed by its IPA spelling.
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phys • i • a • try

/ fɪˈzaɪ ə tri /

If you’ve ever visited a pain medicine clinic or a health care practice dedicated to sports medicine and rehabilitation, then chances are you’ve encountered a physiatrist. Physiatry, otherwise known as physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), emphasizes the importance of restoring a patien…

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