Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), also referred to as Physiatry, is a medical specialty dedicated to the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of individuals with functional impairments and disabilities resulting from acute or chronic disease, injury, or congenital conditions. The central aim of PM&R is to optimize physical, cognitive, psychological, and social function, thereby enhancing overall quality of life.

PM&R adopts a biopsychosocial and function-oriented approach, emphasizing restoration of function, prevention of secondary complications, and long-term participation in personal, vocational, and societal activities. The specialty addresses impairments across multiple organ systems and spans the continuum of care, from acute hospitalization to community-based and long-term rehabilitation.