Dr. Helen Powell-Stoddart, MD, MS
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
235 Portal Ln Suite B Madison AL, 35758About
Dr. Helen Powell-Stoddart is a physiatrist practicing in Huntsville, AL. Dr. Powell-Stoddart is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Powell-Stoddart 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. Powell-Stoddart 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.
Education and Training
Howard University College of Medicine 1995
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Dr. Helen Powell-Stoddart, MD, MS's Expert Contributions
Should I go to the hospital for a dislocated knee?
You should go to a Sports medicine facility. READ MORE
What happens if you let a pinched nerve in the back go untreated?
It can lead to secondary issues such as chronic pain, weakness, and loss of function. Get it checked right away. READ MORE
When should I see a doctor about tailbone pain?
If pain is not released by over-the-counter meds, you should see a pain specialist. READ MORE
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Pinched Nerve
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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