The Role of Nutrition in Osteoarthritis

By Caroline Schepker, DO

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the fastest growing form of disability worldwide (1), and treatment options for symptomatic OA are fairly limited and often only provide temporary relief. Furthermore, OA has classically…

Developing a Career in General Physiatry: An Interview with Dr. Maria Twichell

By Marissa Pavlinich, MD

I connected with Dr. Maria Twichell, who is currently a general physiatry attending at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, to discuss…

The Role of PM&R in One Life

By Lisa Wiesenberger

My sister has a specific way that she walks. Her gait is unusual and one that I can immediately recognize. There is a sort of shuffling and dragging of the right foot that seems to slightly lag behind as she steps forward with her…

Update from the AAP RFC Chair — Summer 2018

Summer is always a time of transition as a trainee in medicine. Every July we say emotional goodbyes to graduates and warmly welcome new classes. We are given more advanced roles and additional responsibilities. We begin preparation for the next phase or…

Introduction to Pediatric Physiatry

By Naomi Kaplan, MBBS

As is often said, “Children aren’t tiny adults.” Pediatric physiatry has breadth and depth that few outside the field are familiar with. Pediatric physiatrists work in both inpatient and outpatient settings, providing…