Specialist Physiatrist Examination in Belgrade
A physiatrist examination is the first step toward an accurate diagnosis and a clear treatment plan when you are troubled by pain, limited mobility or muscle weakness. A physiatrist is a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation who assesses the functional state of the entire musculoskeletal system, identifies the cause of the symptoms and prescribes treatment without surgery. At Dynamic Fizio in Dorcol, in the center of Belgrade, this examination is carried out thoroughly and without rushing, with concrete recommendations you can apply right away.
Who a physiatrist is and what they do
A physiatrist is a medical doctor specialized in physical medicine and rehabilitation. They deal with the assessment and non-surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of the muscles, joints, spine, tendons and nerves. Unlike an orthopedist, a physiatrist does not operate, but relies on physical therapy, kinesitherapy, exercise and other conservative methods to reduce pain, restore movement and strengthen weakened muscles.
A specialist in physical medicine looks at the body as a whole and searches for the true cause of the symptoms, not only the place where it hurts. Knee pain can originate from the hip or the spine, and numbness in the arm from pressure on a nerve in the neck. For this reason, the physiatrist makes a diagnosis based on a functional assessment and creates a plan that addresses the source of the problem.
When a physiatrist examination is needed
A physiatrist examination is recommended for pain in the neck, back and lower back, for sciatica, joint stiffness, sports injuries, conditions after a fracture or surgery, as well as for poor posture and headaches that arise from muscle tension. It is also useful when symptoms have been troubling you for weeks and you are not sure who to turn to.
A specialist physiatrist examination also makes sense before you begin physical therapy, because therapy without a prior assessment often does not produce results. The physiatrist determines which procedures are suitable for your condition, how long rehabilitation will last and which exercises you do at home. If additional findings are needed, such as an X-ray or an MRI, you will receive a clear referral explaining what and why.
What a physiatrist examination looks like
The examination begins with a conversation about your symptoms, previous injuries and habits, followed by a clinical examination. The physiatrist checks the range of motion in the joints, muscle strength and tone, sensitivity, reflexes and posture, and through manual tests determines which structure is causing the pain. Any previously taken findings are also reviewed if you have them.
At the end you receive a diagnosis and a written rehabilitation plan, with a recommendation for specific therapeutic procedures, the number of sessions and exercises. The examination takes long enough that nothing is skipped, and you can clear up any doubts about treatment on the spot. To book at Dynamic Fizio, Dunavska 62 in Belgrade, call 060/134-3303.
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