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Analysis of Article

After reading this article about physical medicine and rehabilitation I notice this article needed more information in the introduction. The Scope of the field is fairly ok it could use a couple more things added to it. The History of this article is very poor, it's not enough information telling about how physical medicine rehabilitation came about. In the treatment column there needs to be more examples. I will add more information to the article than they already have and give more references to find this information.

Reading List:

• David X. Cifu (2015) Braddom's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Edition 5, 1962-present
• Frontera, Walter R., M.D., Ph.D./ Silver, Julie K., M.D./ Rizzo, Thomas D., Jr., M.D. (2014) Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Edition 3
• Susan B. O'Sullivan PT EdD (2013) Physical Rehabilitation: Edition 6
• Cuccurullo, Sara J., M.D. (2014) Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review: Edition 3
• Springer Verlag (2010) Rethinking Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine: New Technologies Induce New Learning Strategies
• Randall L. Braddom ( 2011) Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Edition 4
• Bryan J. O'Young, MD, Mark A. Young, MD and Steven A. Stiens, MD, MS (2008) Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Secrets: Edition 3
• Matthew Shatzer (2012) Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pocketpedia: Edition 2  

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Original

Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), also known as physiatry /fɨˈzaɪ.ətri/ or rehabilitation medicine, is a branch of medicine that aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities. A physician having completed training in this field is referred to as a physiatrist. Physiatrists specialize in restoring optimal function to people with injuries to the muscles, bones, and nervous system.^[1]

Revised

Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), also known as physiatry /fɨˈzaɪ.ətri/ or rehabilitation medicine, is a branch of medicine that aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities. A physician having completed training in this field is referred to as a physiatrist. Physiatrists specialize in restoring optimal function to people with injuries to the muscles, bones, and nervous system. These disorders comes from a disease or injury that affects how you move. Their focus is on developing that specific area so it can be used properly but they also help you adjust to your everyday life after the injury or disease. Conditions treated in PM&R is cancer, osteoporosis, strokes, Parkinson's disease, and many other diseases. Some treatments that is acupuncture, heat or ice but mainly therapeutic exercise.The only state that treat children is Minnesota. Children may need rehabilitation services for down syndrome and autism. Rehabilitation can happen while the patient is in the hospital or before a big planned surgery but people finish their therapy at home.

Original Contribution

This form of therapy was founded in the 1930's to care of post world war 2 veterans. This treats neurological conditions. They create a plan around the patients injury/disease, medical history and their functional status. Physiatrists needs about 4 years of college. They make on average $200,339 a year. They normally work in hospitals, private practices, and academics. Education is an important role in this type of therapy. It takes a while to recover but the main goal is learning and keeping your body in good shape. They need a complete physical exam before any treatment starts. Other test like x-rays and MRI scans may also be required.