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Dr. Bettina Herbert, M.D.

Physical Therapist

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.
Dr. Bettina Herbert, M.D.
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Accepting new patients

What to avoid with ankle arthritis?

It depends on why you are having arthritis. Is there a previous injury? Are you having inflammatory reactions? Let's find out why you are having this and what can be done to turn READ MORE
It depends on why you are having arthritis. Is there a previous injury? Are you having inflammatory reactions? Let's find out why you are having this and what can be done to turn off pain and inflammation.

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.

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.

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.