Physiatrists

The Physiatrists at St. Charles are some of Long Island's leading specialists in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R).

Utilizing cutting‐edge, as well as time‐tested treatments, St. Charles physiatrists maximize function and quality of life for adults and children with a variety of injuries, illnesses, and disabilities affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons.

Conditions treated include:

Stroke
Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussion
Scoliosis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Cerebral Palsy
Peripheral Neuropathy
ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
Muscular Dystrophy

St. Charles physiatrists are experts in designing comprehensive, patient-centered treatment plans and can perform tests and procedures such as:

EMG Nerve Studies (Electrodiagnostic Medicine)
Trigger Point Injections
Spasticity management – botulinum toxin injections, intrathecal baclofen pump management
Evaluation for equipment needs – wheelchairs, assistive technology