Services
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also known as physiatry, is a diverse specialty practice focusing on the restoration of function for people of all ages and conditions.
Whether the loss of function stems from a sprain, stroke, brain injury, or birth defect, a physiatrist works with you to help you put your life back together - medically, socially, emotionally, and vocationally - after injury or disease.
Staff
Mercy Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation uses a team approach that assists you in taking charge of your recovery. The team assisting you may include:
- Physiatrist
- Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Nurse Pain Coordinator
- Physical Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Pharmacist
- Clinical Psychologist
- Relaxation/Biofeedback Specialist
- Social Worker
- Registered Dietician
- Pastoral Care
- Sleep Specialist
Conditions Treated
Physiatrists specialize in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of a variety of conditions, many of which require long-term rehabilitation. Examples of these may include:
- Low back pain
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- Sports-related injuries
- Birth defects
- Trauma recovery
- Spinal cord injuries
- Stroke
- Amputations
- Cancer
- Multiple sclerosis
- Neck pain
- Arthritis
- Tendonitis
- Work-related injuries
- Repetitive stress injuries
Treatment Methods
A physiatrist may treat patients individually, through in interdisciplinary team, or act as a consultant. By nature, PM&R is non-surgical and typically non-invasive. Treatments may include any or all of the following:
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Heat/cold
- Electrotherapies
- Massage
- Biofeedback
- Traction
- Therapeutic exercise
- Assistive devices
- Medication management
- Individual and family counseling
- Music therapy
- Sleep management
Located at Cheslea Creek
1501 4th Street SW
Mason City, Iowa 50401
641.422.-5911 or 800.433.3883, ext 5911
