What is Physiatry?
Physiatry (fuh·zee·a·tree) encompasses the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of all types of disabilities related to the brain, nerves, bones and muscles. The goal being to maximize physical functioning, greatly decrease or eliminate pain, foster independence and improve quality of life for those suffering with a disability, chronic pain and physical impairments.To see if you may benefit from treatment, ask your primary care physician for a referral to the Renown Physiatry Neuro-Rehabilitation Clinic. For more information, please call: 775-982-3608
Who We Treat
Patients with functional deficits and secondary medical conditions as a result of the following:- Stroke
- Spinal cord injury
- Brain injury
- Amputees
- Other patients with neurologic diagnoses
Conditions We Treat
Neuropathic Pain
Millions of patients suffer from neurological diseases every year that affect their muscles, strength and sensation. This includes stroke, brain Injury, multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury. In some cases, patients suffer from neuropathic pain as a result of their neurological disease.Symptoms may manifest as tingling, pins and needles, burning, shock-like sensations and deep aches There may be options to help reduce these symptoms and increase quality of life.
Healthcare After Stroke
Every year over 500,000 people suffer from a new stroke. Many patients are left with lasting impairments that significantly affect their function and quality of life. Symptoms following a stroke may include:- Abnormal muscle tightness on the affected side
- Nerve pain on the affected side
- Changes in bowel or bladder habits
- Need for specialized equipment
- Fatigue
- Depression
Spasticity Treatment
Millions of patients are impacted by neurological diseases such as strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and multiple sclerosis. As a result, many patients develop an increase in their muscle tone, which they cannot control. This is called spasticity and can present as tightness in muscle groups, uncontrolled muscle spasms, rigid extremities and resistance to stretching.Spasticity can have a significant effect on a person’s ability to perform daily functions such as:
- Getting out of bed
- Walking or using an assistive device for locomotion
- Carrying out daily hygiene tasks
- Making meals and eating
Programs & Services
- Current Clinical Trials
- Cognitive Rehabilitation
- Epilepsy Program
- Headache Program
- Interventional Neuroradiology
- Memory Disorders Program
- Movement Disorders Program
- Multiple Sclerosis Program
- Neurodiagnostics
- Neurotherapy
- Neuro ICU
- Neurosciences
- Neurosurgery
- Neurovascular & Stroke Program
- Physiatry
- Spine, Sports & Pain Management
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Sharlene Su, MD
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Brian Bantum, MD
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Robert Berry, MD
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Valerie Brooke, MD
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Brian Burke, MD
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Jonathan Burns, MD
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