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Physical Medicine

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition where the ulnar nerve is pinched or compressed on the inside of the elbow. It can cause weakness in the hand, numbness and tingling in the pinky and ring fingers, and pain in the hand and inside the elbow. The ulnar nerve goes all the way from the side of your neck to the ends of your fingers.… Read More

Mobile Devices and Neck Pain: What’s the Link?

A new health condition affecting people worldwide is being referred to as “text-neck.” It is caused by the increasing use of mobile devices, which causes people to awkwardly bend their head downward and keep it bent as they read and send texts – as well as do everything else on the internet.… Read More

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

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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.