Physiatry

Physiatry is the medical specialty for the prevention, diagnosis and medical management of musculoskeletal pain and problems, including the spine (together with the bone marrow and nerves), bones, muscles, tendons, joints, vessels and the brain. The lesions may result from an accident, disease, congenital malformation, or from a sports or occupational activity. The specialty also deals with the rehabilitation of these patients and indicates whether surgery may be necessary.

Physiatrists carry out clinical examinations and perform tests to assess the nature, extent and seriousness of the problem. They reach a diagnosis and suggest a treatment plan that may include such aspects as medication, infiltrations, fluoroscopically-guided procedures (particularly in the case of the spine), ortheses, prostheses, technical aids and rehabilitation.

The latter often requires the efforts of an interdisciplinary team of rehabilitation professionals (physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, prosthesists, nurses, psychologists, pharmacists, etc.), as well as social services in order to re-educate patients and help them return to their life and role in society.

Association des physiatres du Québec

President Claude Bouthillier, MD

Administration

Director: Anne Sabourin
E-Mail: apq@fmsq.org

2, Complexe Desjardins, Suite 3000
C.P. 216, succ. Desjardins
Montréal, QC, H5B 1G8

Telephone: 514-350-5119
Fax: 514-350-5147