Physiatry, also known as physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), originated more than 100 years ago in response to the need to treat wounded soldiers in World War I. AFter soldiers had received acute care for their various injuries some of the physicians saw the need for restorative rehabilitation with the focus on optimizing physical function, mobility, and overall quality of life.
The basic principles of PHYSIATRY include a whole body, integrated, operational analysis of the patient's condition, identification of the root causes of their symptoms, and comprehensive recommendations directed specifically at the underlying root causes.
Dr. Trowbridge addresses all types of neuro-musculo-skeletal conditions with an integration of interventions that can include physical and occupational therapies, independent exercise and nutritional programs, assistive technologies such as Photobiomodulation (PBM) and SoftWave Therapy (SWT), and pain management strategies.