Physiatry
Our specialty-trained physiatrist at BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine is the area's distinguished expert in the diagnosis and treatment of patients' injuries and conditions.
Physiatry, also known as physical medicine and rehabilitation, is a specialty area of medicine that focuses on finding the source of musculoskeletal pain and using nonsurgical treatment methods to help restore function. Physiatrists believe in looking at the whole patient and not just one symptom or condition. While they do not perform surgery, physiatrists or PM&R specialists do provide many different conservative options.
Fellowship-Trained
Know When It's Time to See a Physiatrist Near You
You should seek medical attention from a physiatrist near you to discuss available treatment options if you notice any of the following symptoms:
- Chronic back pain (upper, mid, or lower spine)
- Continued pain after an injury or car accident
- Continued pain after surgery
- Muscle spasms
- Muscle weakness
- Numbness or tingling in your arms or legs
- Pain that prevents you from doing daily activities
- Shooting or sudden pain
These symptoms may be an indication of a more serious injury or condition like the following, which our doctors can diagnose and treat:
- Arthritis
- Bulging or herniated discs
- Chronic pain
- Complex regional pain syndrome
- Nerve damage (including pinched nerves)
- Osteoporosis
- Sciatica
- Spinal cord injury
- Sports injuries
- Strains or sprains of the muscles
- Tendonitis
Our physiatrist understands that pain can dramatically affect your daily life. To consult with our physician about your care at our Boulder office, you can schedule an appointment online or call 303.449.2730 for an appointment.
Get Your Life Back in Motion With BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine
When it comes to choosing the right doctor to treat your injury or condition, there are a number of factors that you should take into consideration, including their professional training and level of expertise.
Our physiatrist at BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine, Dr. Ilya Igolnikov, is a board-certified specialist who has completed additional fellowship training, which is an extra year of schooling dedicated solely to obtaining the advanced skills and knowledge needed in order to treat conditions and injuries relating to a specific area of the body or medical specialty. Our physiatrist has the expertise to diagnose your injury or condition and develop a treatment plan specific to your individual needs.
Our physiatrist specializes in the following treatment options:
- Analysis (blood, genomic, nutrient)
- Diagnostic ultrasound evaluation
- Electrodiagnostic testing
- Injections, such as epidural and peripheral joint injections
- Pulsed radiofrequency neurolysis (uses radiofrequency waves to treat specific types of back pain)
- Radiofrequency ablations (uses radiofrequency waves to treat back pain)
In addition to providing state-of-the-art nonsurgical care, our physiatrist also works closely with our physical therapists, taking a team approach in your rehabilitation and recovery with the goal of getting you back to your healthy, active lifestyle.
To consult with our BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine physiatrist about your injury or condition and the available treatment options, please schedule an appointment online or call 303.449.2730.