A physiatrist, (pronounced fizz ee at' trist), is a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

As the population of America ages, as people survive conditions that once would have been fatal, and as quality of life is an increasing concern, the field of physiatry is moving to the forefront of medicine.

The specialty serves all age groups and treats problems that touch upon all the major systems in the body.

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