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A doctor or other health care professional who specializes in restoring optimal function to people with injuries to the muscles, bones, tissues, and nervous system (such as stroke victims)

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  • A physiatrist is a doctor who specializes in restoring optimal function to people with injuries to the muscles, bones, tissues, and nervous system.
  • A physiatrist is a doctor who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, focusing on restoring function to patients with injuries to muscles, bones, tissues...
  • I am so sorry but she needs help of a physiatrist. rachel
  • The judge wants a court physiatrist to examine Mr. Jailbird before he decides what to do with him.
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