Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
UNC specialists in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, also called physiatrists, strive to optimize the health and function of individuals with disabilities with the goal of improving quality of life. PM&R physicians design comprehensive treatment plans for a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, ligaments, muscles and tendons.
Conditions treated
- Acquired and traumatic brain injury
- Musculoskeletal injuries and disorders
- Arthritis and joint disease
- Cerebral palsy
- Multiple sclerosis
- Spinal cord injury
- Stroke
- Mobility and gait disorders
- Neurological disorders
Treatments and services
- Amputee care
- Pre- and post-prosthetic programs
- General and specialized rehabilitation
- Spasticity management
- Trigger point and joint injections
PM&R services are provided at UNC Specialty Care at Chatham located at Chatham Medical Park behind Chatham Hospital.