How Do I Know if Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Will Benefit Me?

Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) offer innumerable benefits for certain conditions that impact the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems. Patients who show the most significant benefit from PM&R include those with a brain injury, chronic or acute pain, spinal cord injuries, sports injuries, back pain, workplace injuries, and musculoskeletal conditions.

Dr. Asare Christian is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician at Aether Medicine in Wayne, PA. He will meet with you to assess your condition and needs. During the consultation, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your goals from PM&R to discover if the treatment program will benefit your particular needs. Dr. Christian will devise a treatment plan and determine what can work for you.

Conditions that benefit from PM&R include:

• Multi-trauma injuries

• Cerebral Palsy (CP)

• Multiple sclerosis

• Cancer pain

• Occupational and sports injuries

• Spinal cord injury

• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

• Musculoskeletal injuries

• Parkinson’s disease

• Post-concussion

• Postoperative pain management

• Stroke

Dr. Christian at Aether Medicine in Wayne, PA always focuses on providing a fun, functional treatment approach for his patients. The goal is to help the patient enjoy an improved quality of life with reduced pain.

PM&R treatment expectations

At your initial consultation, Dr. Christian will look over your health history to determine if you have undergone any successful treatments in the past. He will also discuss your condition and current medical treatment. On occasion, Dr. Christian may order imaging or additional tests. At an initial visit, Dr. Christian will take a comprehensive look at your health. He will discuss your current medical treatment, health history, therapies that were not successful, and what goals you have for your overall well-being. There may be tests or imaging ordered. Then, he will personalize a plan to help meet your needs. Dr. Christian is also a collaborator and would be happy to coordinate your care with your current medical providers to provide the best outcome possible.

What to expect from PM&R

Dr. Christian and the team at Aether Medicine in Wayne, PA will provide you with detailed aftercare instructions following your PM&R treatment session. Aftercare is an important part of the treatment plan and should be followed to achieve the best results.

Every patient will experience results differently and at varying times. The time frame is typically based on whatever specific treatment protocol you are following. If you have any concerns or questions about your recovery process, we encourage you to ask Dr. Christian and his team.

PM&R offers many benefits if you are suffering from chronic pain or have some other condition. The number of treatments you will need to undergo to gain benefits does vary between patients and depends on your underlying condition. Most patients go through numerous treatments to gain optimal results.

Schedule a consultation about the benefits of PM&R in Wayne, PA.

If you are wondering if PM&R will benefit your condition, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Asare Christian and the team at Aether Medicine in Wayne, PA. Dr. Christian will evaluate your medical history and discuss your healthcare goal to work out an effective PM&R treatment plan that helps meet your needs.