Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in Athletes: Strategies for Management with Physical Therapy
For athletes, injuries are inherent. One challenging, though rare, condition that can affect athletes is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). CRPS is a disorder marked by chronic pain that is disproportional to the initial injury and projected healing timeframes. Athletes with CRPS are typically frustrated by their inability to return to sport. Often, the affected […]
Understanding Men’s Pelvic Health & Physical Therapy
Men’s health physical therapy (PT) focuses on addressing the specific needs and conditions that affect men’s well-being and functionality. Men may encounter various health issues and conditions throughout their lives that require physical therapy intervention. At Bethesda Physiocare, we know the important role physical therapy plays in men’s health. Contact us online or call (301) […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Sports Injury Physical Therapy: Understanding the Basics
If you have or are suffering from a sports-related injury, it is important to know your treatment options and how sports injury physical therapy can help. At Bethesda Physiocare, we take the time to address our patients’ needs. Through decades of education and one on one time with our clients, we have helped local and […]
Posture: How Small Changes Can Have a Big Impact
Posture. Just seeing or hearing the word can make a person sit up straighter. Perhaps this is from all the years of nagging/gentle scolding to not slouch at the dinner table. Either way, the word posture tends to have a reaction. But what is posture? The physical therapy literature says, “perfect posture is demonstrated by […]
Treatment of Hard Flaccid Syndrome: A Physical Therapist’s Perspective
The emergence of Hard Flaccid Syndrome (HFS) as a clinical diagnosis is still relatively new to many medical professionals. However, as a Men’s Pelvic Health physical therapist, this is something I have seen in the clinic for years. The vast majority of patients are left frustrated and concerned when they are unable to get a […]
Physical Therapy vs. Surgery
Most patients coming to Bethesda Physiocare suffer from musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Many have consulted previously with medical specialists, such as orthopedic surgeons or neurosurgeons, and often, they were told that they would need surgery to reduce pain and restore function. While in some cases, surgery may indeed be the best possibility, there are several […]
A Brief Exploration Into the Evolution & Function of Dry Needling for Muscle Pain
In the past few decades, the field of physical therapy has made incredible strides in helping people improve pain, overcome injury, and enhance mobility. The field has evolved through extensive research, technology, and a deeper understanding of human movement. As the profession grows, new and exciting modalities have come into focus to help patients regain […]
Why Using Non-Drug Treatments for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain in Young People is a Better Option
Chronic or persistent pain is not just an issue with older adults or with people who had an acute injury that turned into a chronic pain problem. We might not immediately associate chronic pain with children or young adults, but data shows that it is not uncommon for children under the age of 13 and […]
Are You In Touch With Your Pelvic Floor?
According to a recent article in the Guardian, Ms. Coco Berlin, who refers to herself as “Germany’s most famous belly dancer,” wondered why Egyptian belly dancers were so much better than dancers in Germany. After traveling to Egypt to get to the bottom of this, she concluded that one of the main differences was that […]
Physical Therapy for Prevention and Performance Enhancement for Athletes
When engaged in regular sports activity and exercise regimens, it is not uncommon to overtrain, overwork, and ultimately strain muscles, joints, or tendons. As muscles are compromised, athletes tend to overcompensate or push too far to the point of injury. For young athletes—such as high school football players or wrestlers—the focus is often on diligent […]
