Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) “is
often called the ‘quality-of-life’ profession because its aim is to
restore optimal patient functioning. The focus is not on one part
of the body, but instead on the development of a comprehensive
program for putting the pieces of a person’s life back
together–medically, socially, emotionally, and vocationally–after
injury or disease.”–the American Academy of Physical Medicine
& Rehabilitation (AAPM&R)
