Rehabilitation team

Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist (also known as physiatrist)

The Physiatrist is usually the leader of the rehabilitation team. Duties of physiatrist include design a patient oriented treatment, assessment and monitors the patient’s progress.

Physical therapist

The work of a physical rehabilitation therapist is to work on improving neuromuscular or musculoskeletal issues of patients with disabilities. He/She will focus on the development of posture, joints’ ROM, strength, ambulation, physical independence, balance coordination and other sensory motor activities.

Occupational therapist

Orthotist & Prosthetist

Speech/Language Pathologist

Recreational therapist

Rehab counselor