his specialist group of clinicians work with a series of diagnostic and non-surgical treatment protocols informed by current research evidence. The typical patient to be seen by The Spinal Physiatrist has had their complaint for a number of months to years, even decades. They often have been seen by numerous specialists, had numerous tests and scans and may have undergone a series of therapeutic interventions, including surgery. This has often been at significant cost to that patient.
Conditions commonly seen by this clinician include those of a chronic and complex nature:
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On the other end of the spectrum, patients consult The Spinal Physiatrist for investigation of new problems, or to put into place measures that will reduce their risk of developing new injuries. This particularly applies to professional sports men and women who want remain at the top of the game.
Ultimately, patients soon come to realise that although The Spinal Physiatrist works to reduce the amount of pain they are experiencing, the way they achieve this is through improving that patient’s posture and movement. It is through this progressive improvement to the way that a patient moves and functions mechanically, that The Spinal Physiatrist can look to prevent future pain and injury.
This is the primary objective of CORE Physiatry and the role of The Spinal Physiatrist.
