A physical rehabilitation physician, also known as a physiatrist, is uniquely trained in assessing and treating any disability resulting from disease or injury. Specifically, a physiatrist is trained in: - Diagnosing and treating pain - Restoration of maximum function lost through illness or disabling condition - Treating not just the problem area, but the whole person - The leadership of medical professionals - Performing non-surgical treatments - Educating a person of their medical problems, and developing a treatment plan A rehabilitation physician will accurately identify the source of a person’s ailment, then design a treatment plan that can be carried out by the patient, or with the guidance and assistance of the rehabilitation physician’s medical team. The medical team may include other physicians or pain management specialists, neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, and physical therapists. By providing a team of specifically trained specialists, and a detailed treatment plan, a rehabilitation physician is able to help a patient of any age stay as active as possible throughout their lifetime.