Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (FTR) concerned with improving physical and cognitive functions (including behaviours) and participation (including quality of life); It is an independent medical specialty that also deals with the modification of personal and environmental factors.
FTR Specialist (physiatrist) is responsible for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of medical conditions that cause disability and related diseases in all age groups.
Makes attempts in pharmacological, physical, technical, educational and occupational fields using specific diagnostic methods.
Mainly diagnoses the diseases related to musculoskeletal system and plans the treatment program.
Physiotheraphy
Physical therapy (Physical Medicine); heat, radiation, electric currents, exercise, etc., which can be applied alone or together with other treatments in various diseases. are the treatment methods in which physical agents and techniques are used.
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation; means to repair, repair, replace. It is the work done for the sick and disabled to continue their social, occupational and physiological life and to have their maximum potential.
