Physical Medicine
Whether you’re recovering from an injury or dealing with longer-term conditions, OPA Physiatry may be an excellent option for you. Physiatry, also referred to as Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, is a branch of medicine that focuses on non-surgical treatment of conditions involving the neuro-musculoskeletal system, including nerves, muscles, tendons and bones.
Physiatry looks at the whole patient, not just a specific symptom, in order to most effectively decrease pain and restore function lost due to illness, injury, or a chronic condition.
Common Treatment Options
Treatments recommended by a physiatrist often involve physical manipulation and exercise such as physical therapy. They may also involve pain medication, injections, braces and other assistive devices, massage therapy and more. While physiatrists do not practice surgery, they can help surgical patients prepare for and recover from surgery.
OPA’s board-certified physiatrists have been helping Alaskan patients find relief for over a decade.
Common Conditions Treated
- Sports Injuries
- Work-Related Injuries
- Arthritis
- Orthopedic Trauma
- Shoulder Pain
- Knee Pain
- Impaired Joint Function
Common Tests & Procedures
- EMG (Electromyography)
- Nerve Conduction Studies
- Management of Pain Medication
- Neuroma & Trigger Point Injections
- Shoulder & Knee Injections
- Botox Injections for Spasticity & Dystonia
