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93 Physiatrists found in IndianapolisThelma Lynette Green-mack, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)
3850 Shore Drive, Suiote 305, Indianapolis, IN - 46254
317-920-3220 317-920-3221
Dr. Vince S Hume, DO
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)
8450 Northwest Blvd, Indianapolis, IN - 46278
317-802-2000 317-802-2170
Dr. Whitney M. Pratt, MD
Physiatrist
355 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN - 46202
317-963-7077 317-963-7068
About Physiatrists: Physiatrist: Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also referred to as rehabilitation medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with diagnosing, evaluating, and treating patients with physical disabilities. These disabilities may arise from conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Alternatively, the disabilities may result from neurological trauma or disease such as spinal cord injury, head injury or stroke. A physician certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation is often called a physiatrist. The primary goal of the physiatrist is to achieve maximal restoration of physical, psychological, social and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation. Pain management is often an important part of the role of the physiatrist. For diagnosis and evaluation, a physiatrist may include the techniques of electromyography to supplement the standard history, physical, x-ray and laboratory examinations. The physiatrist has expertise in the appropriate use of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics and mechanical and electrical devices.