Joanne S
09-26-2007, 02:24 AM
A physiatrist (fizz ee at' trist) is a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Physiatrists treat a wide range of problems from sore shoulders to spinal cord injuries. They see patients in all age groups and treat problems that touch upon all the major systems in the body. These specialists focus on restoring function to people.
Cancer survivors face both physical and psycho-social issues that affect their quality of life, no matter what kind of cancer they have overcome. Individuals in the middle of cancer treatment need therapy to help offset the health issues they face as a result of their treatments or the cancer itself.
Rehabilitation for cancer patients can include pain control, bladder and bowel management, and management of spasticity and/or weakness. Physiatrists’ experience as the leader in interdisciplinary medical teams helps bridge the gap between a cancer patient’s rehabilitation issues and medical issues.
For more information or for help in finding a physiatrist click the following:
What is a Physiatrist? (http://www.aapmr.org/condtreat/what.htm)
Cancer survivors face both physical and psycho-social issues that affect their quality of life, no matter what kind of cancer they have overcome. Individuals in the middle of cancer treatment need therapy to help offset the health issues they face as a result of their treatments or the cancer itself.
Rehabilitation for cancer patients can include pain control, bladder and bowel management, and management of spasticity and/or weakness. Physiatrists’ experience as the leader in interdisciplinary medical teams helps bridge the gap between a cancer patient’s rehabilitation issues and medical issues.
For more information or for help in finding a physiatrist click the following:
What is a Physiatrist? (http://www.aapmr.org/condtreat/what.htm)