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How are
our doctors different from other doctors?
Since we focus on optimizing overall function rather than care
of a specific symptom, we address all body systems. Our medical
training integrates elements of several disciplines including
orthopedics and musculoskeletal care, neurology, and rheumatology.
We explore all treatment options through our interdisciplinary team
approach.
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What is
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation?
It's a medical specialty dedicated to
restoring or maximizing function and self sufficiency in patients
who have physical disability resulting form injury or chronic
illness. Because PM&R focuses on optimizing overall function, rather
than care of a specific symptom, it must address all body systems.
Thus it integrates elements of several medical disciplines including
orthopedics and musculoskeletal care, neurology, and rheumatology.
PM&R physicians have a high degree of involvement with their
patients in order to help them regain function and independence and
resume the life activities that they performed prior to illness.
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Why Siskin Spine &
Rehab Clinic?
Whether your pain is a result
of a sports injury, an overactive weekend, or a chronic problem, our
specialists can help you reduce the frequency of office visits and
the need for more invasive procedures. You will benefit from our
ability to quickly identify and implement a proactive treatment
plan. It is our unique range of services and our focus on your long
term well being that makes us the best resource for care.
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How do our physicians diagnose?
Our doctors’ diagnostic tools are the same as those used by other
physicians such as exams and special tests. We also use special
techniques like electromyography, nerve condition studies and evoked
potentials. These techniques help the medical doctors to diagnose
conditions that cause pain, weakness and numbness.
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What
sort of treatments does our medical staff offer?
We offer a variety of medical services designed specifically
for each individual. Our medical doctors may prescribe medication,
a spinal injection, electrotherapy or therapeutic exercise. After a
thorough evaluation your physician will explain your comprehensive
treatment plan in detail.
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What
does a
Physiatrist do?
They
work to restore or maximize the
functional skills, self-sufficiency and mobility of people with
temporary or permanent disabilities. These disabilities may range
from minor sports injuries to more complex conditions such as
paraplegia. As Board-certified physicians, they complete a physical
medicine and rehabilitation residency specializing in patients with
strokes, head injuries, chronic pain problems, neuroskeletal
dysfunctions and other disabling illnesses.
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What kind of difference can Siskin Spine & Rehab Clinic really make?
Since it is our goal to restore you to maximum function, the
difference we make can be dramatic. A missed diagnosis could mean
more pain, time and money for you. By identifying the problem early
on and prescribing the appropriate treatment, we can get you back to
living and enjoying life.
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