PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY

Also known as Physiatry, PM&R is a branch of medicine that is focused on improving quality of life and maximizing independence in activities of daily living. A physician with specialty training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is called a physiatrist.

Physiatrists assess and treat individuals with neurologic conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, acquired brain injury, neuromuscular disorders, cerebral palsy, and musculoskeletal conditions such as neck and back pain, athletes, and individuals with amputations. Physiatrists have training in working within interdisciplinary care settings and often work in teams including social workers, psychologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and others.

The focus of PM&R is not often centred around a body part or organ system, but instead on treating the patient as a whole, and aiming to improve function and quality of life.

WHERE IS CALGARY?

Calgary is a large-sized city in western Canada with a population of over 1 million people, located in southern Alberta. The city consistently ranks in multiple reports as a top-50 city in the world due to its location, cost of living, and quality of life. The Calgary PM&R program is associated with the University of Calgary.