York Physiatrists

A physiatrist is a doctor who specializes in the rehabilitation and physiological treatment of patients with an illness or injury which affects movement.

These specialists have extensive knowledge of the nerves, muscles, bone, and brain. Physiatrists are also experts in pain medication.

Some common conditions that physiatrists treat are rheumatoid arthritis, neurological and spinal disorders and injuries, chronic pain disorders, like fibromyalgia, and musculoskeletal issues, like broken bones and torn muscles.

These physicians also often coordinate a team of other specialists in order to maximize the patient's recovery, such as occupational therapists, speech therapists, neurologists, orthopedists, and counselors.

The area of York, PA has a population of approximately 175,624 people. There are 20 physiatrists near York, which gives it a ratio of 1 physiatrist per 8,781 residents or a ratio of 1 physiatrist per 3,397 households. There are 67,941 households in York.