physiatrics
/ˌfɪziˈætrɪks/
noun
- A branch of medicine that uses physical methods such as exercise, massage, and heat to treat injuries and disabilities; also called physical medicine and rehabilitation.
- After his knee surgery, he went to a physiatrics clinic to regain strength and movement.
- Physiatrics helps patients with chronic pain improve their quality of life without surgery.
- She decided to specialize in physiatrics because she wanted to help people recover from injuries.