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I know this is the Pediatric forum, but after speaking with many MSIII and MSIVs who are interested in Pediatrics, I've realized that not many of them know of this specialized area of medicine that combines pediatrics with physical medicine and rehabilitation(PM&R). If you are possibly interested, I encourage you guys to look into it further. The best way would be to talk to or shadow a friendly pediatric PM&R doctor. 🙂 Need any help and I can point you in the right direction.
The field of pediatric rehabilitation is specialized and diverse, given that the populations served can vary from infants to young adults, and the needs of these populations encompass a wide range of care. Pediatric physiatry addresses those disorders potentially affecting children on a long-term basis, often involving multiple body systems. The emphasis is on helping patients achieve developmental skills and independence in self-care and mobility appropriate to their age.
Among the pediatric conditions where PM&R is involved are Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Birth Brachial Plexus Palsy, and Torticollis. Physiatrists manage children with traumatic brain injury, congenital and acquired amputations, and both acute and long-term spinal cord injury. They also manage children with muscle diseases such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy, pediatric burns, and a myriad of congenital disabilities. Emphasis is given to coordinating activities with professional case managers who work with the family, other healthcare providers, insurers and public agencies to assess need, evaluate service options, and implement high quality, goal-oriented care for children challenged by special healthcare needs.
Using medication and physical therapy, physiatrists participate in the care of children with these neuro-muscular conditions. Depending on the case, PM&R physicians may prescribe physical therapy to relax the muscles and improve strength. With neurological disorders Cerebral Palsy, Birth Brachial Plexus Palsy and Spina Bifida PM&R doctors use electrodiagnostic medicine to determine the degree of spasticity and damage, then treat the condition. Pediatric physiatrists also provide prescriptions for durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, bracing, and communication devices.
Web page spotlighting role of Peds PM&R doctor:
Fellowship Trains Physicians in High-Demand Specialty
The field of pediatric rehabilitation is specialized and diverse, given that the populations served can vary from infants to young adults, and the needs of these populations encompass a wide range of care. Pediatric physiatry addresses those disorders potentially affecting children on a long-term basis, often involving multiple body systems. The emphasis is on helping patients achieve developmental skills and independence in self-care and mobility appropriate to their age.
Among the pediatric conditions where PM&R is involved are Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Birth Brachial Plexus Palsy, and Torticollis. Physiatrists manage children with traumatic brain injury, congenital and acquired amputations, and both acute and long-term spinal cord injury. They also manage children with muscle diseases such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy, pediatric burns, and a myriad of congenital disabilities. Emphasis is given to coordinating activities with professional case managers who work with the family, other healthcare providers, insurers and public agencies to assess need, evaluate service options, and implement high quality, goal-oriented care for children challenged by special healthcare needs.
Using medication and physical therapy, physiatrists participate in the care of children with these neuro-muscular conditions. Depending on the case, PM&R physicians may prescribe physical therapy to relax the muscles and improve strength. With neurological disorders Cerebral Palsy, Birth Brachial Plexus Palsy and Spina Bifida PM&R doctors use electrodiagnostic medicine to determine the degree of spasticity and damage, then treat the condition. Pediatric physiatrists also provide prescriptions for durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, bracing, and communication devices.
Web page spotlighting role of Peds PM&R doctor:
Fellowship Trains Physicians in High-Demand Specialty
