First Day of PM&R

[Slothptimal]

Most doctors save lives. PM&R actually give people their lives back.

[NikkiDoesStufff]

This is the first time I’ve ever heard the word “physiatrist”

[ConstantlyDamaged]

"Put it with the others."

"But doc, that room is full. Is there somewhere else I can put them?"

[kylerae]

Mom had 2 knee replacement surgeries. GF's dad had a stroke. Rehab docs are, indeed, the GOATs.

[dancurtis]

I actually guessed physical. I feel an undeserved sense of accomplishment.

[kirstenroche]

As a PSYCHiatry resident who has done PHYSiatry electives...physiatry IS a lot of mental health! They deal with functional disorders just as much as we do, if not more 😅

[georgesconyers]

Physiatry: The doctors I hope I never see again, but in the most loving way possible.

[snowflake]

Hi Dr. Glaucomflecken, I am the grateful patient who requested you do this video as a tribute to my P&MR doctors at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, VA. Thank you so much! I really appreciate it--and the video is great!!! Susan Picerno

[marymeola]

OMG! I worked in PM&R for 15 years and NO ONE knew that this specialty existed except us and our patients. It is the GREATEST specialty in the world and it’s impossible to get into. I worked with the leaders in spinal cord injury and brain injury rehab and I saw miracles every single day. If you want to be brought to your knees in medicine and believe in a higher power you need to spend time with these experts.

[miippi]

I love my physiatrist. They allow me to do stuff. Like walk.

[Gumbylucy]

So, my mom was one of the very first board certified physiatrists. She was never sure how to pronounce “physiatrist”. She would have loved this.

[tabeechey]

Can confirm, when I had heart failure, a stroke, and sepsis all within a few weeks, rehabilitation gave me my life back! I went from unable to go up stairs or get in a tub to jogging and tackling my toddler thanks to them! Best specialty in the world, though I am also deeply fond of cardiologists.

[lukefisher]

As a current med student contemplating PM&R this is great lol

Wow this is by far the most likes I’ve ever had. Thanks everyone! I appreciate the support and insights in the replies.

[JonathanMichael]

PM&R aka Physiatry: The love child of IM-Rheumatology & Orthopedic Surgery

[marceytidwell]

PMR is on the vanguard of the folks treating long covid. because it's like Ehlers Danlos - "You mean there's a process affecting 80 body systems requiring the skills of neuro, ortho, PT, and pain management just for starters? Sign me up!"

Bless PMR.

[Nurse.Maia.A]

I'm a rehab (neuro) nurse in an acute medical rehab hospital (PM&R) in the USA. The other day, a nurse shadowing with me, and as I was explaining our doctor coverage "we have 3 physiatrists, and 2 internal med docs..." I got a blank stare, then "...what's a physiatrist...? 😂😂😂

[orchidiam]

My oldest son had a GREAT physiatrist when he was younger. We will forever be grateful for her.

[elizabethannedavis]

PM&R saved my life after helping learn how to walk again after my fourth spinal surgery. The team with PM&R actually did more for my mental health and depression then any Psych doc could ever. ❤❤❤

[synthiamcbride]

I'M SO EXCITED! A PM&R video, the specialty my son went into! When he told me what he was specializing in, he added that most people don't know what that is. I responded, "Son, I'm a speech therapist, I get it."

[Nickabod]

Laying here watching this while recovering from getting a baclofen pump. Thats is a life changing PM&R thing for those not familiar (which is basically everyone. 😂)I'm a lifelong disabled person and epidemiologist doing disability-related research. I do a bit of disability lecturing w 3rd year med students. There are always one or two who are extraordinarily compationate and kind. I gently push those folks towards PMR. Also: physically disabled med students and prospective med students. PMR needs you and PMR pts need you even more.