Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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  A Different Way to Alleviate Pain

  posted by Signature Medical Group on Thursday, September 21, 2017

  A physiatrist (fi-zahy-uh-trist) is a doctor who specializes in physical medicine, rehabilitation and pain medicine. A physiatrist focuses on the body's musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves.

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  Easing Your Pain is What We Do

  posted by Signature Medical Group on Monday, September 18, 2017

  Rehabilitation and Spasticity Specialists of St. Louis specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Spasticity is a condition related to or affected by a spasm.

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  Six Tips to Relieve Chronic Pain

  posted by Signature Medical Group on Wednesday, April 26, 2017

  Those who experience chronic pain know how debilitating it can be. Everyday activities are a chore. It's hard to walk or even sleep.

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  Alleviating Muscle Pain Without Surgery

  posted by Signature Medical Group on Saturday, November 5, 2016

  Do you suffer from pain in your bones, joints or muscles? Are you looking to cure your aches without surgery? A Signature Medical Group physiatrist may be what you need.

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  Stroke Victim Walks Again

  posted by Signature Medical Group on Friday, June 26, 2015

  Four years ago, Allyn Schwinn had a stroke. It paralyzed her left side and left her with pain in her arm and leg. Now she visits Atul Patel, MD, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist with Kansas City Bone & Joint Clinic. Dr. Patel monitors her Baclofen Pump and also gives Allyn Botox injections to help with spasticity in her left arm. Allyn can now walk with the use of a cane.