Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

About

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is a medical specialty focused on the treatment and functional recovery of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, as well as mobility limitations.

Key areas include low back and neck pain, joint disorders, sports injuries, post-stroke (hemiplegia) rehabilitation, and recovery following orthopedic surgeries.Treatment plans are individualized and may include exercise programs, manual therapy, electrotherapy, and other rehabilitation techniques.

The primary goals are to reduce pain, improve mobility, and enable patients to independently perform daily activities.

References:

Turkish Association of Specialists in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Physical therapy and rehabilitation practices.(https://www.tsprm.org/)
International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM). Rehabilitation Standards and Guidelines.(https://isprm.org/)
World Health Organization (WHO). Rehabilitation in Health Systems Guidelines.(https://www.who.int/health-topics/rehabilitation/9789241515986)