physiatrist

noun

phys·​iat·​rist ˌfi-zē-ˈa-trist How to pronounce physiatrist (audio)
fi-ˈzī-ə-trist
: a physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation

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Good options include orthopedic physicians, physiatrists (who specialize in treating pain and physical impairments), or physical therapists. Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 29 Oct. 2024 The study’s results are also promising because, unlike many forms of activity, walking is a safe and accessible exercise for most people, added Paul Cooke, MD, assistant attending physiatrist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. Maggie O'Neill, Health, 3 July 2024 So, now, your physiatrist is recommending injections. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2023 An orthopedic surgeon is a reasonable choice, as is a physical medicine doctor (physiatrist). Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 25 Aug. 2023 As a physiatrist, her practice centered on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disabilities related to the brain, nerves, bones and muscles. Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2023 Additionally, Shane Davis, MD, physiatrist and non-operative sports medicine specialist with UCLA Health, explains that the heating pads should conform to the body. Madison Alcedo, Health, 25 Apr. 2023 Gary lives in Birmingham and works as a physiatrist at the Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center. al, 29 June 2021 In general, your care team may consist of health care professionals from different specialties, such as a neurologist, rheumatologist, physiatrist, physical therapist, physician assistant, nurse, occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist, neurosurgeon, or orthopedic surgeon. Sara Lindberg, SELF, 10 Feb. 2022

Word History

Etymology

physiatrics physical medicine, from Greek physis + International Scientific Vocabulary -iatrics

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of physiatrist was in 1946

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“Physiatrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physiatrist. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

physiatrist

noun
: a physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation

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