Rehabilitationsmedizin
Rehabilitationsmedizin, or physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) in international contexts, is a medical specialty devoted to restoring function, reducing disability, and promoting participation for people affected by illness, injury, or chronic disease. Grounded in the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, it emphasizes a person-centered, multidisciplinary approach to maximize independence and quality of life across medical, social, and environmental dimensions.
The field covers a broad spectrum of care, including neurological rehabilitation after stroke, spinal cord injury,
Key interventions combine medical management with rehabilitative therapies such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and
Training and certification vary by country, but in many systems the specialty requires medical school followed