Physiatry

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Physiatry

Physiatry (pronounced /fɪˈzaɪ.ə.tri/), also known as Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), is a branch of medicine that aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities.

Etymology

The term "Physiatry" comes from the Greek words physikos (meaning 'nature') and iatreia (meaning 'healing'). Thus, it can be interpreted as the healing of nature or natural healing.

Related Terms

  • Rehabilitation: A treatment or treatments designed to facilitate the process of recovery from injury, illness, or disease to as normal a condition as possible.
  • Physical Therapy: A branch of rehabilitative health that uses specially designed exercises and equipment to help patients regain or improve their physical abilities.
  • Occupational Therapy: A form of therapy for those recuperating from physical or mental illness that encourages rehabilitation through the performance of activities required in daily life.
  • Speech Therapy: An intervention service that focuses on improving a child's speech and abilities to understand and express language, including nonverbal language.

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