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Physiatry Day 2018 is on October 26

July 20, 2018 | submitted by #PMRisMoreThan

Friday, October 26: We are putting Physiatry first. No matter your subspecialty or area of interest, October 26 is about physiatry. Come together with your peers, declare your specialty loud and proud, and be part of the fun! Our 2018 theme, “Physiatrist & ____” is about putting physiatry first. Oftentimes physiatrists introduce themselves to patients … Read More

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Exercise is a Lifelong Commitment

October 9, 2017 | submitted by Ethan Colliver, DO

We know that exercise is a lifelong commitment, but up to 70% of chronic back pain patients will stop exercise just a few months after stopping an exercise program. So, what works? What helps patients successfully start an exercise program? The same research gives us some ideas. High self-locus of control. If you believe you … Read More

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Physiatry is More Than…the Individual Physician

October 9, 2017 | submitted by Vishal Chandel, MD

Physiatrists Provide a “Helping Hand” in Jamaica  Ask just about any physiatrist why they chose the specialty, and the answer is usually the same—an overwhelming desire to maximize function and improve the quality of life for their patients. “Physiatry is a field where we focus on the functional state of the patient,” says Vishal Chandel, … Read More

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Kyle Silva, DO

June 16, 2017 | submitted by pmrismorethan

One of Dr. Kyle Silva’s favorite aspects about Physiatry is the innnovation and use of technology in the field. Dr. Silva’s work helps address accessibility challenges for patients needing prosthetics but utilizing 3D printing technology. The ultimate goal, for him, is to maximize his patients’ quality of life. “[Physiatry] is interacting with your patients, optimizing … Read More

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