Services & Specialties

Specialties: Orthopedic

Recent studies support that physical therapists are the premier choice of treatment for orthopedic injuries, such as low back pain, neck pain, headaches, and whiplash-associated pain. According to Dr. Timothy Flynn, president of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy, “A physical therapist cannot only help alleviate lower back pain with appropriate care, but we can help prevent the pain from coming back by developing a strength training program targeted at these muscles. In this way we collaborate with the patient in a comprehensive manner which deals with the problem instead of masking it with drugs, or being forced into costly and often unnecessary surgery.”

At Bethesda Physiocare, we diagnose and treat persons with disorders and injuries of the musculoskeletal system, such as sports injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff injuries, tennis elbow, hip and knee pain, and post-operative ailments.

Whiplash: Associated Pain and Dysfunction

We have developed an extensive report format to assist persons dealing with the unpleasant consequences of a motor vehicle accident (car crash). We provide not only outstanding physical therapy, but will also prepare unparalleled documentation of the circumstances that can later be used in court proceedings and settlement arrangements. Attorneys have shared with us how impressed they are with our comprehensive medico-legal documentation.

We prefer to use the term “cervical acceleration-deceleration injuries” and document many components that may have contributed to the symptoms. We don’t limit ourselves to the physical findings, but include an analysis of the motor vehicle, the head restraint, seat belt, and the accident mechanics. Mr. Jan Dommerholt is one of few health care providers nationwide with an advanced degree in biomechanical trauma, which can be described as the “study of car accidents.”

Read a recent article on car crashes and persistent pain (pdf) »

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