10/16/2026
Pain control matters.
But what happens next?
Can the resident participate more fully in therapy? Has mobility improved? Are there additional functional barriers limiting progress? Is the clinical team looking beyond the symptom to understand the bigger rehabilitation picture?
That's where Physiatry can change the conversation.
Physiatrists specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation, with a focus on function and helping patients achieve their highest possible level of independence.
In the post-acute setting, that perspective can be an important part of the interdisciplinary care team.
The goal isn't simply less pain. It's better function whenever possible.