Physiatry, or Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, is a branch of medicine specialised in the treatment of a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the nerves, brain, spinal cord, joints, bones, ligaments, muscles, and tendons.

When should you see a Physiatrist?

You should see a physical medicine and rehabilitation consultant if:

• you have experienced a sports injury that causes pain and/or impedes normal physical functioning
• you are suffering from a musculoskeletal condition
• You are experiencing back or neck pain
• You have undergone joint replacement
• You suffer from fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis or other chronic pain or debilitating conditions
• You are suffering from pain associated to a trauma, surgery or a burn
• You have an illness, disability, or experienced treatment for an illness that has left you with limited physical functioning and pain
• You have had a stroke or suffer from a heart condition

What happens during a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Visit?

During the visit, the physical medicine and rehabilitation Specialist will collect a comprehensive history and evaluate your mobility and any diagnostic exams you have already carried out. This will allow the Doctor to ascertain whether your pain is due to a mechanical dysfunction such as a pinched nerve from a disc herniation, an inflammatory process such as arthritis, or other conditions such as an autoimmune disease. injury recovery clinics london The purpose of the first appointment is to provide you with a good understanding of what the problem is and the peace of mind of knowing what steps you will have to take for rehabilitation and healing. At the end of this first appointment, a tailored treatment program aimed at resolving the cause of pain will then be drafted for you. A large part of a phyisiatrist’s work is the construction of a comprehensive rehabilitation plan aimed at restoring function. Physical and Rehabilitation Specialists often coordinate their care program with other specialists such as orthopaedic surgeons, neurologists or rheumatologists, and they also work with physiotherapists, speech therapists, chiropractors, occupational therapists, psychologists and nutritionists.

How to book an appointment with a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist:

Access to our video consultations is very simple. All you need is a computer or mobile phone with a good internet connection and the platform is very user friendly. All you need to do is access the link we will send you when we schedule your virtual appointment, and you won’t need to download or install any software. You can book your physical and rehabilitation video consultation any day of the week directly through our online booking system. Medelit’s Virtual Physical medicine and rehabilitation consultation service allows you to obtain prompt, convenient and effective treatment without moving from the safe environment of home and with the certainty of receiving advice from the the UK’s most experienced and well-known Doctors.

Your Rehabilitation Begins:

Following your first appointment the consultant will prepare a bespoke rehabilitation plan for you. If any further diagnostic tests are needed, these will be requested and we will be able to provide indications on where to carry these out. You will also be provided with a tailored exercise plan that can be carried pout directly at home with one of our rehabilitation team’s physiotherapists. Where needed, you might also receive a combination of treatments including manual therapy and/or acupuncture for pain management, or speech therapy. Medelit has revolutionised rehabilitation by providing a full range of rehabilitation services delivered through a highly experienced multidisciplinary team that treats you directly in your home.

Will your Insurance Cover for Costs?

Medelit is recognised by most insurers. If you are covered by insurers that don’t provide direct billing, you can settle your account with us directly and claim the costs back from your insurance company.

Botulinum Treatment for Dystonia, Muscle Spasticity and Pain

Botulinum is of fundamental importance when it comes to the treatment of pain and muscle dystonia or spasticity. Our Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation consultants offer botulinum treatment for localised spasticity directly in your home.

Medico-Legal Reporting

Our consultants in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation are experienced consultants and medical experts and can provide medico-legal reports across the country. We are able to provide fast delivery of specialist medico-legal reports catering for all requirements in cases ranging from personal injury to medical negligence. Medico-legal reports are produced quickly and accurately, in a cost-effective way, and to the highest standard and tailored to the needs of your client’s case.

About our Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Consultants

Our Physical medicine & Rehabilitation Consultants are:

• Fully licensed, registered and insured.
• Vetted with a full background check, reference check and interview with our managing Doctors.
• Selected for their exceptional levels of experience and leading roles in the UK’s best Hospitals and Clinics.

Our Physiatrists also work together and within a multidisciplinary team of physiotherapists, acupuncturists and rehabilitation specialists, and have tight-knit connections with the main Clinics and Hospitals in London, so they can plan your care around your individual needs. sport rehabilitation in london

What if we don’t cover Your area?

If your address falls outside our covered areas, please do contact us and we will do our best to provide you with an appointment either in person or online.