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Also known as physiatry, the field of medicine that focuses on restoring function in people with various musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. Physiatrists\u2014physicians who specialize in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation\u2014treat acute and chronic pain resulting from a wide range of problems, from back pain to carpal tunnel syndrome to quadriplegia.<\/p>\n

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One of the medical specialties for which residency programs have been approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).<\/p>\n

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Also known as physiatry, the field of medicine that focuses on restoring function in people with various musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. Physiatrists\u2014physicians who specialize in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation\u2014treat acute and chronic pain resulting from a wide range of problems, from back pain to carpal tunnel syndrome to quadriplegia. 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