OAA's physical medicine specialists (physiatrists) are specially trained in treating patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, and biomechanical disorders. Our physiatrists offer an aggressive yet non-surgical approach to pain and injury, and are often the ideal choice for treating a wide variety of diseases and conditions.
We take a holistic approach to healing by treating the whole patient, not just the patient's symptoms. We share our medical knowledge with you to help you understand your condition, and provide you with the tools and resources to manage it. Request an appointment with one of our physiatrists today to learn more!
Surgical solutions to orthopedic pain are sometimes necessary, but can be more painful and costly than less invasive techniques. Physical medicine offers a completely non-surgical solution to a wide variety of conditions, and comes with a sense of empowerment as you learn more about your body throughout your treatment plan.
At OAA Orthopaedic Specialists, our highly-qualified team of physical medicine specialists offer holistic solutions to common sources of orthopedic pain, including:
Using a physician-led approach that is dedicated to convenience, cost effectiveness, quality, and compassion, we’ll help you build an individualized treatment plan that truly works for you.
OAA is one of the largest orthopedic specialist groups in the United States, and our physical medicine team is staffed with experienced medical professionals who are dedicated to helping improve your quality of life. If you’re ready to address your pain, don’t wait. Schedule an appointment with us today.
Physical medicine, also known as physiatry, is a branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal, neurological, and biomechanical disorders. Physiatrists are experts in designing patient-centered treatment plans that maximize the quality of life and physical function of patients without surgical intervention.
Physiatrists focus on the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of symptoms such as:
The symptoms outlined above can be caused by a variety of health conditions or injuries, including:
An OAA physiatrist will perform a thorough medical history and physical examination to find the source of your pain, injury, or disability.
The doctor may perform an electromyogram (EMG), which allows them to study the electrical activity inside your muscles. An EMG involves the insertion of small electrode needles into muscle tissue, where it then records the electrical activity of muscles.
Your physical medicine treatment plan may consist of: