There are a variety of professionals involved in the rehabilitation process. You may already be familiar with the following rehab professionals if your injury or illness required medical attention and/or formal rehabilitation.
However, some of you may not have sought medical attention and/or were released without specific rehabilitation recommendations. We hope the following overview of rehab professionals is beneficial.
Profession
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Description
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Case Manager
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The case manager coordinates various aspects of rehabilitation and provides useful resources.
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Neurologist
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A neurologist is a medical doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system.
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Neuropsychologist
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Neuropsychologists specialize in cognitive testing for those with brain-related disorders to help identify strengths and weaknesses.
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Occupational Therapist (OT)
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OTs work with patients to address functional challenges and activities of daily living.
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Physiatrist
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A physiatrist is a medical doctor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R). Physiatrists are often referred to as the quarterback of the PM&R team which includes OTs, PTs, etc.
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Physical Therapist (PT)
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PTs help injured patients improve their movement and manage their pain.
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Recreation Therapist (RT)
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RTs help patients with stress and anxiety; recover basic physical and mental abilities; build confidence; and socialize effectively.
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Speech/Language Pathologist (SLP)
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SLPs assess, diagnose, treat, and help patients with communication problems such as aphasia, word finding, as well as swallowing disorders.
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Vision Therapist (VT)
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VTs address a variety of vision problems associated with neurological issues.
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