James Matson PT, DPT
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
4450 48TH AVENUE CT ROCK ISLAND IL, 61201About
Dr. James Matson is a physiatrist practicing in ROCK ISLAND, IL. Dr. Matson is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Matson 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. Matson 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.
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