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It\u2019s no surprise to Dr. Alexis Tracy<\/a> when someone is confused about what she does.<\/p>\n

Tracy is a physician in Steamboat Springs with specialty training in physical medicine and rehabilitation, also known as physiatry.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople often think I\u2019m a psychiatrist or a physical therapist,\u201d Tracy said. \u201cSome medical doctors even struggle to understand the field.\u201d<\/p>\n

But it\u2019s worth knowing when a physiatrist can help: their aid can benefit people who are facing a range of physical challenges. Below, Tracy outlines five things to know about physiatrists.<\/p>\n

1) They\u2019re goal-oriented.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

At their core, physiatrists are specialized physicians who help people overcome barriers to reaching their physical goals, whether that\u2019s to win a ski race or return to gardening.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur work is about helping improve quality of life for people who are suffering from a major disability, chronic pain or even a minor issue,\u201d Tracy said. \u201cWe help people identify the physical goals they want to reach, then assist them any way we can to reach those goals.\u201d<\/p>\n

2) They work with a variety of patients.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Patients of any age and with a range of challenges may benefit from working with a physiatrist. That includes the child in a wheelchair who\u2019s navigating school field trips, the elderly patient suffering from chronic neck pain and the elite athlete dealing with a sprained ankle.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere doesn\u2019t have to be a certain diagnosis,\u201d Tracy said. \u201cIf patients have pain and it\u2019s limiting them, we\u2019ll see them.\u201d<\/p>\n

3) They look at the whole body.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When Tracy meets with a patient, she\u2019ll conduct a detailed physical exam, carefully review MRIs and other images, and work to understand issues from a big-picture standpoint. Then, she\u2019ll help a patient understand what issues might be causing pain or limiting mobility and what can be done to help.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost people want an accurate diagnose and they want to know why something is happening. Then they want to understand their options,\u201d Tracy said. \u201cEven though you haven\u2019t changed their diagnosis, they often feel more empowered by knowing the pros and cons of different options and knowing they have a doctor who will support them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Most physiatrists also look at nerve health through electrodiagnostic testing. And when it comes to treatments, physiatrists may do nerve blocks, epidural steroid injections, manual therapies and more.<\/p>\n

4) They work with a team.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s not uncommon for a physiatrist to collaborate with a team of physicians, therapists, surgeons and other health care professionals.<\/p>\n

Through that collaboration, they can often find good options for patients who are trying to avoid surgery or who aren\u2019t candidates for surgery.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can help create a bridge for patients until their body can heal, or until they figure out how to manage their pain or disability in an effective way,\u201d Tracy said.<\/p>\n

5) They\u2019re cheerleaders.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Physiatrists are encouraging, supportive voices in a patient\u2019s journey, and they don\u2019t focus solely on the physical.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe help patients understand the physical, mental and spiritual barriers to their physical goals,\u201d Tracy said.<\/p>\n

And physiatrists also aim to help patients meet a goal, and then continue on with their lives.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy goal is for a patient to not need me,\u201d Tracy said. \u201cChronic conditions may flare up and require periodic check-ins, but I believe most disorders can be overcome through empowerment of the patient. Once patients figure out how to manage and cope with their issue, they won\u2019t need to come any more.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re struggling with a chronic condition or dealing with a recent injury, consider seeing a physiatrist: you just may find a solution to healing from or managing your ailment.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>This article first appeared in the Steamboat Pilot & Today on Jan. 14, 2018.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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