Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), also called physiatry, is the branch of medicine emphasizing the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders – particularly related to the nerves, muscles, and bones – that may produce temporary or permanent impairment. Physical medicine and rehabilitation are services that can help people regain body functions they lost due to medical conditions or injury.Rehabilitation can help many body functions, including bowel and bladder problems, chewing and swallowing, problems thinking or reasoning, movement or mobility, speech, and language.

When to Consider Hip Replacement Surgery for Osteoarthritis Pain Relief
Hip osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that develops gradually as the cartilage within the hip joint breaks down. This cartilage is essential for smooth