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.