- Headaches
- Arthritis
- FibromyalgiaPhysiatrists focus on restoring function. We care for patients with acute and chronic pain, musculoskeletal problems such as back and neck pain, tendonitis, pinched nerves, fibromyalgia, and arthritis. We also treat people who have experienced catastrophic events resulting in paraplegia, quadriplegia, and traumatic brain injury; as well as individuals who have suffered strokes, orthopedic injuries, or neurologic disorders such as multiple sclerosis, polio, or ALS.
- Pediatric CareDr. Friedman choose to specialize in PMR after spending time in the hospital his Uncle built in Detroit from the time he was a small child. After seeing the patient population his Uncle Dave served, he wanted to do the same type of work. His passions within the PMR field are working with rehabilitation of patients, ALS, MS, spinal cord injuries, amputees, muscular dystrophy, he is also the only provider in the practice to work with pediatrics.
- Primary Care
- Family PracticeAsza is the Business Office Manager at Idaho Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Asza has over 10 years of experience as an Administrator and Billing Manager. Asza’s background is in Family Practice, Physical Therapy and Alternative Medicine. Asza enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 little boys, as well as watching sports and traveling.
- Emergency CareOffice Hours: We’re open Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm and Fridays 8am - 12pm. We are closed most major holidays. If you have an emergency medical issue, please contact your nearest emergency care provider. If you need to contact one of our providers after hours, please call 208-884-1333, and you will be connected to our answering service.
- Internal MedicineTo become board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, physiatrists are required to pass both a written and oral examination administered by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPM&R). The ABPM&R also has agreements with each of the boards of pediatrics, internal medicine, and neurology to allow special training programs leading to certification in both specialties.
- UrologySasha McNabb is the Director of Nursing at Idaho Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, PA. Prior to joining IPMR, Sasha has worked in the Emergency Departments of St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center and West Valley Medical Center. She has also worked for Mountain States Urology as lead R.N. She is a graduate of College of Western Idaho with an Associates Degree in Nursing. Sasha is currently working on her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Sasha enjoys running, participating in obstacle course races, reading and time with her family.
- Cancer Care14+ years in project management, grant writing and supervisory roles. An LPN license in 2015 and a RN in 2019, she has worked in hospice nursing, rural emergency medicine, ambulatory surgery center care, cancer care and clinical research.
- NeurologyDr. Shane Maxwell joined Idaho Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in 2017. He completed Medical School in Fort Worth Texas at the University of North Texas Health Science Center College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed an internship, residency, and fellowship in North Carolina at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He is Board Certified in both Neurology and Pain Medicine.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromePhysiatrists treat acute and chronic pain and musculoskeletal disorders. They may see a person who lifts a heavy object at work and experiences back pain, a basketball player who sprains an ankle and needs rehabilitation to play again, or a knitter who has carpal tunnel syndrome. Physiatrists' patients include people with arthritis, tendonitis, any kind of back pain, and work- or sports-related injuries.
- Multiple SclerosisPhysiatrists also treat serious disorders of the musculoskeletal system that result in severe functional limitations. They would treat a baby with a birth defect, someone in a bad car accident, or an elderly person with a broken hip. Physiatrists coordinate the long-term rehabilitation process for patients with spinal cord injuries, cancer, stroke or other neurological disorders, brain injuries, amputations, and multiple sclerosis.
- PsychiatryAll doctors manage and treat pain. However, Pain Physicians are specialists from Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic surgery, Physiatry, and Psychiatry specialize in the treatment of patients with both acute and chronic pain. In addition, our allied members are nurse practitioners, pharmacists, physician assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and nurses, who are actively involved on pain treatment teams that are headed by pain medicine physicians.
- Ultrasound
- X-Rays
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Sports MedicineThere are 80 accredited residency programs in physical medicine and rehabilitation in the United States. Many physiatrists choose to pursue additional advanced degrees (MS, PhD) or complete fellowship training in a specific area of the specialty. Fellowships are available for specialized study in such areas as musculoskeletal rehabilitation, pediatrics, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and sports medicine.
- Physical TherapyWhy pain management? Because it HURTS!! It is difficult to watch people struggle with pain. He tries to help people get rid of their pain or at least learn to manage and cope with it. This may involve medications, exercise, physical therapy, psychological counseling, medication management, x-ray guided procedures, or surgery. Ultimately the goal is to help the patient reach their own goals which may be playing a round of golf, cooking a full meal, riding an ATVs, watching a baseball game, or simply getting to the mailbox and back without falling down. Each patient has different needs and goals, each patient gets a personalized approach to try and achieve those goals.
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain