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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatrist)
Service Details
At Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatry) focuses on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal, nerve, and spine conditions using non-surgical approaches that help patients restore movement, reduce pain, and improve overall function.
Physiatry takes a comprehensive approach to care by identifying the root cause of pain or dysfunction and developing personalized treatment plans. This may include medical management, rehabilitation strategies, and image-guided procedures designed to support recovery and improve quality of life.
Our physiatrist, Dr. Eric Henderson, works closely with our multidisciplinary team of physicians, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated care for patients of all activity levels—from everyday movement to athletic performance.
Physiatry can help with conditions such as:
- Spine and back pain
- Neck pain and nerve-related symptoms
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Chronic pain conditions
- Sports-related injuries
- Nerve disorders and functional limitations
Through a focus on function, rehabilitation, and non-operative care, physiatry helps patients return to the activities that matter most to them.
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A physiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). They focus on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal, nerve, and spine conditions to help patients restore function, reduce pain, and improve mobility without surgery whenever possible.
Yes. Many physiatrists perform minimally invasive procedures such as:
* Joint injections
* Spine injections
* Nerve blocks
* Ultrasound-guided injections
These treatments can help reduce pain and improve mobility.
Yes. A referral from a family doctor or another specialist is required before seeing our physiatrist.
Your initial appointment with Dr. Henderson will be approximately one hour long. During this visit, Dr. Henderson will review your medical history, discuss your symptoms, and perform a physical examination to better understand your condition. If you have any imaging (such as X-rays or MRIs), these may also be reviewed.
Based on this assessment, a personalized treatment plan will be developed, which may include rehabilitation strategies, pain management options, or further diagnostic testing.
Please note: Physiatry appointments with Dr. Henderson are held exclusively at our South Clinic location.
• A valid OHIP card.
• Copies of lab tests, X-rays or other investigations pertinent to your problem, if available.