Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Regional Physicians Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is a physician practice that specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. These physicians are called “Physiatrists,” and are often referred to as the “quality of life” specialists. Physiatrists are dedicated to treating functional disabilities of all types, with the goal of helping people live the most active lives possible.

What Does Physiatry Mean To You?
Physiatrists, or Rehabilitation Doctors, are physicians who specialize in diagnosing and treating the non-surgical orthopedic conditions and certain neurological disorders. Their medical training consists of four years of medical school followed by a four year residency in rehabilitation medicine.

A Physiatrist takes a comprehensive approach to diagnose, treat and rehabilitate a patient back to their maximum functioning level. These individualized treatment plans are specific to the patient’s daily activity, work or sport.

Our Physiatrists also specialize in:
  • Interdisciplinary Pain Management
  • Electrodiagnostic studies
  • Workers Comp injuries
  • Sports Medicine injuries

Who Should See A Physiatrist?
Physiatrists treat people of all ability levels who have pain and/or functional limitations:
  • Sprains and strains
  • Tendonitis and bursitis
  • Arthritis
  • Back and neck pain
  • Sports injuries
  • Nerve pain
  • Workers Comp injuries
  • Chronic pain
  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
  • Stroke patients
  • Amputees
  • Post-surgical patients

What Services Are Offered?
  • Medication Management
  • Diagnostic and Therapeutic Injections
  • Electrodiagnostic Studies
  • Prescription for Physical, Occupational or
     Speech Therapy
  • Prescription for Orthotics, Prosthetics, or Athletic Shoes
  • Case Management for Workers Comp cases
  • Return to Work Evaluations
  • Independent Medical Evaluations
  • Team Approach to Care
  • Multiple Services Under One Roof

Why Should You See A Physiatrist?
They are doctors specializing in the care of musculoskeletal injuries, disabilities, pain management, and rehabilitation of neurological injuries. They work as a team with the patient’s family physician or surgeon to maximize the patient outcome. They manage all aspects of the patient’s rehabilitation for the best recovery possible.

Behavioral Services
Our Doctoral Psychologist is integral to this practice, to assist patients with coping issues related to their injury or functional disability. Areas of assessment and treatment include:

  • Pain Coping Skills Training
  • Stress Reduction Strategies
  • Sleep Improvement Methods
  • Relaxation Therapy and Biofeedback
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Psychological Testing
  • Weight Management Strategies
  • Pre-Surgical Screening
  • Rehabilitation

Our team includes specially trained therapists who are onsite to assist patients reach their rehabilitation goals and return to their maximal level of activity.
  • Physical Therapists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Speech Therapists
  • Industrial Specialists

Physicians:
John Begovich, D.O.
Maria Bodea, M.D.
Heather Fullerton, M.D.
John Goeke, Ph.D.

404 Westwood Avenue, Suite 207
High Point, NC 27262
Phone: (336) 878-6042
Fax: (336) 878-6122