Rehabilitation medicine
Physician-led rehabilitation for pain, reduced mobility, and recovery after injury or surgery.
Medical assessment and a coordinated rehabilitation plan
A rehabilitation physician reviews musculoskeletal concerns in a wider clinical context and identifies the steps that may safely support function, independence, and return to activity.
Assessment may be useful for persistent pain, restricted movement, recovery after injury or surgery, and when previous rehabilitation has not produced the expected result.
The plan may combine physiotherapy, load advice, selected rehabilitation methods, and further specialist assessment according to individual need.
Comprehensive initial assessment
The physician uses your history, functional findings, and results already available.
- Review of pain and limitations in everyday life
- Assessment of posture, movement, and muscle function
- Review of previous reports and imaging findings
- Agreement on goals and safe treatment priorities
Individual treatment plan
Recommendations reflect the diagnosis, current load, and stage of recovery.
- Prescription or recommendation for physiotherapy
- Activity advice and load adjustment
- Selection of appropriate rehabilitation methods
- Referral for further specialist assessment or tests
Reviewing progress
Results are assessed through changes in function, load tolerance, and agreed goals.
- Adjustment of the plan according to response
- Coordination between physician and physiotherapist
- Planning return to work, normal activity, or sport
- Prevention of recurring problems
Doctors for this specialization
Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation medicine, Sports medicine
MUDr. Miloš Barna, Ph.D.
Medical director of Barna Medical with specialist training in orthopaedics and rehabilitation medicine. His experience includes Motol University Hospital, the Czech national athletics team, the Czech Olympic Committee, and professional sports clubs.
Rehabilitation medicine
MUDr. Lucie Faustová
A physician on the Barna Medical rehabilitation team, which focuses on musculoskeletal care and coordinated rehabilitation.
Rehabilitation medicine questions
Short answers about physician assessment and rehabilitation planning.
What does a rehabilitation physician treat?+
They assess pain, restricted movement, and functional impact, set a medical treatment plan, and may recommend physiotherapy, other rehabilitation methods, or specialist review.
What is the difference between a rehabilitation physician and a physiotherapist?+
The physician establishes the medical diagnosis and overall treatment plan. The physiotherapist performs functional assessment and delivers movement-based and other therapy within their professional scope.
Do I need a referral?+
This depends on the payment route and the conditions of the clinic and insurer. OpenMedical checks the requirements before booking.
Is rehabilitation medicine useful after surgery?+
Yes, particularly when a safe follow-up plan is needed, several methods must be coordinated, or recovery is slower or more complex than expected.
Can OpenMedical arrange a rehabilitation physician in Prague?+
Yes. OpenMedical can coordinate the appointment, transfer available records, and help arrange physiotherapy or other recommended care.