Dr. Bettina Herbert, MD
Physical Therapist | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
925 Chestnut St Suite 120 Philadelphia PA, 19107About
Dr. Bettina Herbert is a physiatrist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Herbert is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Herbert focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Herbert can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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Dr. Bettina Herbert, MD's Expert Contributions
Is physical therapy good for shoulder pain?
It might be however, the therapist will need to know what was injured. For that you may need some imaging, such as X-Ray or MRI. READ MORE
What rehabilitation is needed after a stroke?
That is a question better directed to your friend's primary care provider. A consultation with a physiatrist (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) would be well advised. READ MORE
Do you need to see a neurologist after a stroke?
That is a question better directed to your friend's primary care provider. A consultation with a neurologist and/or a cardiologist would be well advised. READ MORE
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