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Sad on the Sidelines? Reducing the Risk of Sports Injuries

Most people engage in sports of some type at some point in their lives. And the odds are good that most will suffer a sports injury at some point as well. While no sport is completely free of the risk of injury, using common sense and taking just a few precautions can work in your favor.… Read More

9 Types of Physical Therapy Explained

Physical therapy is a crucial component of any orthopedic condition’s recovery process, whether you’re facing a disorder, disability, disease, or injury. Physical therapists use a variety of techniques and methods to help patients get better. Here are nine types of physical therapy that you may find useful for your orthopedic recovery. … Read More

The Role of Physical Medicine in Rehabilitation

Medical terms can sometimes be confusing. For example, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), also known as Rehabilitative Medicine, refers to the work done by a physiatrist, a physician who has specialized training in PM&R and focuses on preventing, diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating neuromusculoskeletal disorders and the psychologic components that produce temporary or permanent functional impairment.… Read More

How Physical Medicine Helps Patients with Physical Impairments or Disabilities

Physiatry, known as physical or rehabilitation medicine, aims to enhance and restore function and mobility for patients. The main goal of physiatry is helping patients with disabilities or impairments such as damage to the spinal cord, nerves, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons, live a higher quality of life. Physiatrists are trained to accurately diagnose and treat patients with spinal cord injuries, brain injuries such as a TBI (traumatic and non-traumatic), stroke, multiple sclerosis, polio, burns, and musculoskeletal and pediatric problems.… Read More

How Physical Medicine Can Help your Mobility and Function

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) is a specialty of medicine practiced by physicians known as physiatrists. It is also known as Rehabilitation Medicine or Rehabilitative Medicine. Acute injury or chronic illness affects movement, communication, and operations in the home and workplace. Physiatry is a unique specialty that addresses the patient holistically, rather than specific organs or systems.… Read More

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Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland in Baltimore, Catonsville, Columbia and Eldersburg serves the nearby communities of Annapolis, Washington DC and Montgomery County. Our orthopedic surgeons, podiatrist, physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor, and physical therapists specialize in arthroscopic surgery, minimally invasive procedures, joint replacement, sports medicine, and onsite diagnostic imagery, outpatient surgery, and physical therapy rehabilitation providing pain relief from sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, foot pain, knee pain, hip replacement, shoulder impingement, cubital tunnel syndrome and more.