First Day of PM&R

[@NikkiDoesStufff]

This is the first time I’ve ever heard the word “physiatrist”

[@Slothptimal]

Most doctors save lives. PM&R actually give people their lives back.

[@dancurtis3929]

I actually guessed physical. I feel an undeserved sense of accomplishment.

[@kirstenroche8160]

As a PSYCHiatry resident who has done PHYSiatry electives...physiatry IS a lot of mental health! They deal with functional disorders just as much as we do, if not more 😅

[@marymeola2810]

OMG! I worked in PM&R for 15 years and NO ONE knew that this specialty existed except us and our patients. It is the GREATEST specialty in the world and it’s impossible to get into. I worked with the leaders in spinal cord injury and brain injury rehab and I saw miracles every single day. If you want to be brought to your knees in medicine and believe in a higher power you need to spend time with these experts.

[@Nurse.Maia.A.G]

I'm a rehab (neuro) nurse in an acute medical rehab hospital (PM&R) in the USA. The other day, a nurse shadowing with me, and as I was explaining our doctor coverage "we have 3 physiatrists, and 2 internal med docs..." I got a blank stare, then "...what's a physiatrist...? 😂😂😂

[@kylerae9196]

Mom had 2 knee replacement surgeries. GF's dad had a stroke. Rehab docs are, indeed, the GOATs.

[@Gumbylucy]

So, my mom was one of the very first board certified physiatrists. She was never sure how to pronounce “physiatrist”. She would have loved this.

[@snowflake990]

Hi Dr. Glaucomflecken, I am the grateful patient who requested you do this video as a tribute to my P&MR doctors at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, VA. Thank you so much! I really appreciate it--and the video is great!!! Susan Picerno

[@tabeechey]

Can confirm, when I had heart failure, a stroke, and sepsis all within a few weeks, rehabilitation gave me my life back! I went from unable to go up stairs or get in a tub to jogging and tackling my toddler thanks to them! Best specialty in the world, though I am also deeply fond of cardiologists.

[@ConstantlyDamaged]

"Put it with the others."

[@lukefisher8257]

As a current med student contemplating PM&R this is great lol

[@miippi]

I love my physiatrist. They allow me to do stuff. Like walk.

[@marceytidwell8251]

PMR is on the vanguard of the folks treating long covid. because it's like Ehlers Danlos - "You mean there's a process affecting 80 body systems requiring the skills of neuro, ortho, PT, and pain management just for starters? Sign me up!"

[@rusinoe8364]

As a medical student, I can tell you that my PM&R doc is my favorite doctor I've ever had. My family med doc is a close second.

[@abby_unhinged]

I currently work in the rehab field. Can attest, heartfelt thank you gifts at patient discharge are the best because patients are truly grateful for the support in their recovery.

[@JonathanMichael]

PM&R aka Physiatry: The love child of IM-Rheumatology & Orthopedic Surgery

[@jimyeats]

I don’t really know what physiatry does, but he’s super nice, and always asks us to send him patients. Even if it’s not really something in his wheelhouse. I can refer anything to him, and as long as the patient isn’t actually having a heart attack he’ll spend at least 45 minutes chatting with them and making them feel better.

[@carweee]

“People.. people medicine.. and Relaxation?”

[@synthiamcbride7194]

I'M SO EXCITED! A PM&R video, the specialty my son went into! When he told me what he was specializing in, he added that most people don't know what that is. I responded, "Son, I'm a speech therapist, I get it."