5 questions about working as a physiatrist   Body and Mind
staff By Body and Mind staff on October 25, 2012 at 12:56 AM
Dr. Ton-That QALEBPHYS.JPG Dr. Ton-That  Dr. Tony T. Ton-That 
TITLE: Physiatrist  COMPANY: Lancaster NeuroScience & Spine
Associates, which has offices in Lancaster and Lebanon  Q: What
does a physiatrist do and what is a typical day like for you? 
A: A physiatrist is a medical doctor who helps patients become
as functional and pain free as possible so they can enjoy life
as they did prior to their injury. On a typical day, I see a
variety of patients with issues primarily related to neck, back
and spine pain.  I specialize in electrodiagnostic medicine,
performing electromyogram and nerve conduction studies
(EMG/NCS), to look at the nerves and muscles. This test helps me
decide the cause of the patient’s symptoms and the best
treatment option. I also specialize in medical acupuncture to
help restore function in patients with acute and chronic pain. 
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