Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PMR) focuses on enhancing and restoring functional ability and quality of life. Patients who may benefit from PMR include those with physical limitations, injuries or disabilities affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles and/or tendons. PMR can also help patients recover from any type of elective surgery. The goals of PMR are to maximize patients’ independence in activities of daily living, and to improve quality of life. Conditions Treated There are many conditions, injuries and diagnoses that can benefit from PMR.
Some of the most common include: