OVER 15 YEARS IN SERVICE
...when you need a medical doctor who:
- Is an expert at diagnosing and treating pain
- Restores maximum function lost through injury, illness or disabling conditions
- Treats the whole person, not just the problem area
- Leads a team of medical professionals
- Provides non-surgical treatments
- Explains your medical problems and treatment plan
- Works not only on treatment but also prevention
OUR PRACTICE / Rehabilitation Physicians
Rehabilitation Physicians are nerve, muscle, bone and brain experts who treat injury or illness non-surgically to decrease pain and restore function.
Also called physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians or physiatrists, rehabilitation physicians keep people as active as possible for as long as possible. Their broad expertise and training enable them to treat a range of illnesses and injuries, from diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation, throughout a person's lifetime.
Making a diagnosis
Rehabilitation physicians see patients of all ages experiencing a wide range of medical problems that may make it difficult to function at home, in the workplace, or during recreational activities. Successful treatment of these symptoms requires an accurate diagnosis. As specialists, physiatrists use techniques ranging from detailed medical histories and physical exams to imaging studies and nerve conduction studies to diagnose a multitude of medical conditions.
Treating the whole person
Rehabilitation physicians treat people, not just symptoms. They take the time to understand their patients' ailments and explain treatments they can do for themselves and with medical specialists. By evaluating the impact of a condition on the whole person - medically, socially, emotionally and vocationally - rehabilitation physicians help their patients understand and take control of their health.
Coordinating Care
Jaffe Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation listens to their patients and works with them to develop a customized course of treatment. This may include one or several non-surgical treatments, such as:
- Physical therapy / aquatic therapy provided by licensed therapists
- Therapeutic exercise / wellness services
- Pain management techniques
- Injections - including joint and muscle trigger point injections
- Assistive devices, such as a brace, walkers, canes or artificial limb
- Heat and cold therapy
- Soft tissue massage, biofeedback and electro therapies
If surgery is a necessity, Jaffe Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation works with patients and their surgeons before and after surgery.
Restoring Maximum Function
Getting Started. At Jaffe Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation we will thoroughly assess your condition, needs and expectations, and rule out any serious medical illnesses to develop a treatment plan. A clear understanding of your condition and limitations will help you and our team develop a treatment plan suited to your unique needs. Here are some examples of how rehabilitation physicians restore maximum function.
A 23-year-old woman who is an experienced runner suddenly develops back pain that keeps her awake at night. After X-rays, her rehabilitation physician prescribes medications to reduce inflammation of the affected back tissues. Together, the doctor and patient develop a treatment plan, including strengthening exercises, massage therapy and, if needed, therapeutic injections.
A 56-year-old man develops numbness and intense pain radiating down both legs . Dr. Jaffe performs an EMG nerve conduction study to evaluate the origin of his pain. He will then develop an appropriate treatment plan based upon the results.
A 67-year-old woman has a knee replacement due to arthritis. Gait analysis shows she's putting extra weight on her right knee to compensate for the loss of strength in her left knee. Our team at Jaffe Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation recommends aquatic therapy to increase strength without impact on her knees, helps her set realistic recovery goals and if possible, avoid additional surgery.
