Physiatrists / Rehabilitation Doctor
A Physiatrist or a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation doctor is a medical doctor (MD) who focuses on prevention, diagnosis of treatment of individuals with temporary or permanent functional impairment. The role of the physiatrist is to manage multi-aspects of a given diagnosis and assess the patient to prescribe the necessary therapies. In addition, physiatrists can offer medical interventions, such as injections, to manage symptoms and treatment of the injury.
Resources
Check out this talk on analyzing research abut pediatric stroke from a physiatrist at the pediatric stroke rehabilitation workshop for families!