Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

What is Rehabilitation Medicine?

Rehabilitation medicine is a medical specialty that aims to restore and improve functional abilities in individuals with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses. It differs from physiotherapy and chiropractic care in its comprehensive scope, medical expertise of physiatrists, holistic approach, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Physiotherapy and chiropractic care focus more specifically on musculoskeletal conditions using targeted techniques.

What is a Physiatrist?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialists, also known as Physiatrists, treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons.

What can be treated at Appletree?

At Appletree Medical Group in Ottawa, our Physiatrist will treat musculoskeletal, joint, and sports-related injuries. We do not see patients with nerve or Rheumatology issues. Patients must have a pain issue and be open to injection therapy.

What to expect during your appointment

During a rehabilitation medicine appointment, you can expect a thorough evaluation and personalized treatment plan based on your specific needs. The specialist will review your medical history, complete a physical examination, perform any required diagnostic tests, plan appropriate treatments and provide you with education and counselling. In addition, follow-up and ongoing monitoring will be talked about.