noun
- Medical doctors who specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation, treating injuries, disabilities, and pain through non-surgical methods.
Usage: Plural of physiatrist; Medical/healthcare field
Examples
- The hospital hired three new physiatrists to expand its rehabilitation department.
- Physiatrists work with patients recovering from spinal cord injuries.
- After her stroke, she was referred to one of the clinic's physiatrists for therapy.
- Many physiatrists specialize in sports medicine and help athletes return to competition.
- The team of physiatrists developed a personalized recovery plan for the patient.