Frequently asked questions

A physiatrist is a physician who, after a full medical degree (MD), specialises through internship and residency — diagnosing, giving injections and performing manipulation. A physiotherapist holds a bachelor’s degree, is not a physician, and delivers treatment under a physician’s supervision. More: Physiatrist or physiotherapist.

No. A large proportion of disc herniations can be treated successfully with physiotherapy and rehabilitation. However, if there is muscle weakness in the limbs, loss of bladder control, or severe pain that does not respond to treatment or keeps getting worse, the patient is referred to a neurosurgeon without delay.

The number of sessions depends on the diagnosis, the stage of the condition and the patient’s general health. An exact number can only be given after the first consultation and assessment — no template programme is used.

Intra-articular procedures are performed under ultrasound guidance, which shows the needle’s exact position in the joint space. Before each procedure, the patient’s condition and any contraindications are assessed. More: Joint injections.

PRP (platelet-rich plasma) is prepared from the patient’s own blood. In joint and tendon problems it is given as an intra-articular or local injection.

Paediatric rehabilitation is used for orthopaedic problems, spinal curvatures, injuries, recovery after surgery and neurological conditions. In cerebral palsy, early and continuous rehabilitation directly affects long-term outcomes.

Choosing exercises on your own is not appropriate in scoliosis and kyphosis. Rehabilitation needs medical supervision, physiotherapy, an individual exercise programme and Schroth scoliosis exercises. More: Scoliosis and posture.

At the first consultation, your complaints, existing conditions, previous surgeries, age and general physical condition are assessed in detail. Any test results you already have (MRI, X-ray, EMG) are helpful for this assessment.

Call +994 70 282 80 55 or send a message on WhatsApp. Consulting hours: Monday to Friday 10:00–17:00, Saturday 10:00–14:00. Address: Baku Medical Plaza, Babək branch — 92N Babək Avenue, Baku. You can also use the form on the contact page.