Frequently Asked Questions 1. A physiatrist may care for individuals with Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Multiple Trauma, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Pain, Sports Injuries, Neuromuscular disorders, Amputation, Congenital Malformations, Cardiopulmonary Disorders, Industrial Injuries, Rheumatic Disorders, Neuropathies, Cancer, and Burns. With the aging of the population in America, it is anticipated that the need for rehabilitation services will continue to grow. In addition, the incidence of many of the conditions treated by physiatrists is on the rise, such as stroke, spinal cord injury, and brain injury. Practice sites vary, and may be as wide- ranging as strictly outpatient to strictly inpatient.
Most practices are a combination of consultations, inpatient, and outpatient services.
All physiatrists receive training in performing Electrodiagnostic studies, such as Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies, used to diagnose peripheral nerve and muscle disorders. Additionally, physiatrists may perform joint injections, nerve blocks, or soft tissue injections for the treatment of pain and spasticity. Applications are due in most programs in late fall. For the NRMP, applicants and programs submit a list ranking their first, second, and third choice, and so on. The number of programs that an individual applies to is highly individual, and depends on the student s grades, scores, and other qualifications.