Specialized Medicine to Enhance Your Function
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, also known as physiatry, is a medical specialty that focuses on restoring function for a person who has been disabled as a result of a disease, disorder, or injury. The purpose of physical medicine and rehabilitation is to improve function and reduce pain while enhancing quality of life.
At St. Joseph’s Health, our board-certified physiatrists diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves and the musculoskeletal system. Our experts use a patient-centered, holistic approach to develop customized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s individual needs. Our physiatrists lead a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech language pathologists. Together, they use a critical combination of both cutting-edge and proven treatments to maximize function and quality of life for patients. Our goal is to maximize function, independence, and quality of life so that you can enjoy your life to the fullest.
Advanced Treatment Options
- Acupuncture
- Electrodiagnostics, including electromyography and nerve conduction studies
- Joint injections to relieve hip, knee, shoulder, wrist, elbow, hand, and ankle pain
- Orthotics
- Prosthetics
Contact Us
St. Joseph’s Health Rehabilitation Services
11 Getty Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503
973-754-2946
St. Joseph’s Health Medical Pavilion
234 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite 301
Wayne, NJ 07470
973-389-5146
