Physical medicine and rehabilitation has proved beneficial in improving the physical disabilities of many patients. This new branch of medicine stresses on physical training, exercises to improve the physical functionality of a patient. Generally, a physiatrist uses several adaptive equipments while giving physical training to a patient. This new science is becoming popular as more and more patients are approaching physiatrists for pain management. Recently, a news clip says that, the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is planning to expand the number of colleges to educate more people on physical medicine. It is expected that these colleges will also conduct several research projects on this particular field. Read more... ...