What Is Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation?
Concerned with the prevention of injuries, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal injuries, physiatrists are physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists. These specialists also care for patients with disabling diseases and disorders. Their expertise includes the nervous system, which often is the source of painful conditions.
A physiatrist focuses on helping patients regain physical function, flexibility, and mobility. And these talented specialists work closely with medical practitioners in other fields to provide integrative care. By providing many practitioners and specializations within one organization, Bergen Medical Associates facilitates consultations and collaborations, which greatly benefit patient health and recovery.
What Can Physiatrists Diagnose?
Physiatrists help patients who are recovering from surgery, trauma, and musculoskeletal disorders as well as disabilities and impairments. Here are some of the injuries and conditions diagnosed and treated by the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department at Bergen Medical Associates:
- Arthritis and other painful joint conditions
- Chronic pain stemming from the musculoskeletal or nerve system
- Carpal tunnel syndrome and other tendonitis conditions
- Osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and other bone weaknesses
- Spondyloarthropathies and other causes of low back pain
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction and other challenges to mobility
Patients who have been diagnosed with a musculoskeletal or neurologic disorder, or those experiencing chronic pain, can schedule an appointment with the physiatry department for care. These expert services can reduce recovery time after injuries and surgeries with customized rehabilitation plans.
When Should You See a Physiatrist?
Life can bring many bumps and bruises, and physiatrists help patients with all sorts of injuries, including repetitive motion disorders, and sports-related trauma. These physical medicine services are beneficial to patients of all ages, and depending on the condition, treatment may extend throughout the patient’s lifetime.
The physiatrist examines more than just the specific disorder or site of pain. They can evaluate the whole person, in conjunction with colleagues in other specialties, and so help patients develop both function and independence and manage pain.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services at Bergen Medical Associates
The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department at Bergen Medical Associates assists patients with orthopedic, spinal, neurological, and musculoskeletal conditions, as well as sports medicine injuries. Under the guidance of Dr. Khalill, patients receive the benefit of his specialized training and experience with the following treatments:
- Injury prevention consultations
- Interventional pain management
- Non-surgical treatments
- Rehabilitation plans with prescribed exercises
- Ultrasound-guided injections to relieve pain
- Regenerative injections of plasma
Injections
Using imaging technology to guide injections is an important aspect of pain management, as well as the determination of effective individual treatment protocols. Dr. Khalil uses his advanced training in the following procedures:
- Fluoroscopically-guided spine injections:
- Epidurals
- Nerve blocks
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Neuromodulation
- Joint/bursa/tendon sheath
- Ultrasound-guided injections
- Joints
- Tendons
- Ligaments
- Nerves
- Muscles
When chronic pain affects the quality of life, patients need diagnosis and treatment by trained medical professionals. At Bergen Medical Associates, patients receive state-of-the-art medical care provided by compassionate doctors. Patients will find multiple convenient locations throughout Northern New Jersey, along with weekend and evening appointments. Access multidisciplinary medical care with well-trained physicians at Bergen Medical Associates. Contact us for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation services today.
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