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Five Holistic Strategies for Managing Pain

Last updated on November 28, 2022 By Jahan Shiekhy PT, DPT, CSCS Leave a Comment

woman with neck pain and cooling pad

As physical therapists, we frequently hear this question: “I have this ache or pain, what should I do?” While specific aches & pains need a bit more assessment, there are general strategies that you can implement for musculoskeletal pain. In this blog post, we’ll be focusing on some strategies that are efficient in terms of […]

Filed Under: Orthopedic Injury, Physical Therapy

The Healthcare Plight of the Working Dancer

Last updated on October 18, 2022 By Kira Davis MPT Leave a Comment

Something that many people do not understand is that performing artists do not always have the same luxuries as a general office worker when it comes to healthcare coverage. While some may argue that fine arts are a needed part of society, the public is typically not aware of how little support these artists get […]

Filed Under: Dance, Exercise & Fitness, Orthopedic Injury

How Long Will It Take Me To Recover From Surgery?

Last updated on October 7, 2022 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT Leave a Comment

This is one of the most common questions asked of both patients in our little outpatient orthopedic clinic and through the question sections in our blogs. This question is, of course, broad, and the answer depends on a myriad of variables. The answer in short is… probably longer than you were told. Here is our […]

Filed Under: Orthopedic Injury, Physical Therapy

Right Side Dominant?

Last updated on September 22, 2022 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT Leave a Comment

At least eighty-five percent of us are naturally “wired” to use the right side of our body more efficiently than the left side of our body. Right hand dominance is the norm, and this is reflected in many of the objects that we deal with on a daily basis. Here is a list of things […]

Filed Under: Exercise & Fitness, Featured Tagged With: Hand Wrist & Elbow

Getting en Pointe: For the Progressing Dancer

Last updated on August 17, 2022 By Kira Davis MPT 1 Comment

The art of dancing en pointe is something that many little girls in ballet class work towards. It is a typical sign that you are now one of the “big girls.” However, the excitement of getting to this milestone can sometimes cause premature entry into the world of pointe shoes. Pointe shoes are a much […]

Filed Under: Dance, Exercise & Fitness, Injury Prevention Tagged With: Ankle & Foot

Ruling Out Alternative Causes Of Spinal Pain

Last updated on July 15, 2022 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT Leave a Comment

man experiencing lower back pain

Most people who report a sudden onset of back pain find that it alleviates within a relatively short period of time without significant medical intervention. An example of this could be someone performing a lift of a heavy object off of the ground and “throwing out” the lower back. A few days of rest and […]

Filed Under: Orthopedic Injury Tagged With: Lower Back, Upper Back

Physical Therapist Reviews YouTube HITT Routines

Last updated on June 21, 2022 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT Leave a Comment

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Once the pandemic hit in 2020 I could no longer use my favorite gym due to restricted hours and Covid safety protocols. This was frustrating to say the least. What did I do? I pulled myself up by my bootstraps and purchased a yoga mat along with several sets of dumbbells. It was time to […]

Filed Under: Exercise & Fitness Tagged With: Hand Wrist & Elbow, Knee, Leg, Shoulder

Drawing: A Tool For Learning Anatomy

Last updated on May 17, 2022 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT Leave a Comment

anatomical drawing of human hand

As any first-time student struggling with learning anatomy will tell you, the body is as complex as it is interesting. Organs, joints, muscles, tendons, fascial structures, bones, and ligaments all have specific three-dimensional relationships to one another that serve to optimize function. The learning and retention of this complex anatomy requires something that students who […]

Filed Under: Physical Therapy Tagged With: Hand Wrist & Elbow

Post-Traumatic Elbow Contractures: Etiology & Therapeutic Interventions

Last updated on May 6, 2022 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT Leave a Comment

man and woman doing pushups in gym

An elbow that will not entirely straighten can be quite frustrating when it comes to performing closed kinetic chain exercises such as push-ups and yoga poses (such as the “downward dog”). This loss of full range of motion can make the lengths of the arms functionally uneven, making closed kinetic chain activities awkward and in […]

Filed Under: Physical Therapy Tagged With: Hand Wrist & Elbow

Rotator Cuff or Rotator Cup?

Last updated on April 5, 2022 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT Leave a Comment

I often hear people refer to the muscles that encircle the shoulder at the “rotator cup.” This of course is a misnomer. The muscles that surround the shoulder are correctly referred to as the “rotator cuff.” The definition of a “cuff” according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary is as follows: “Something (such as a part of […]

Filed Under: Physical Therapy Tagged With: Shoulder

Benefits of the Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Last updated on March 30, 2022 By PhysioDC Leave a Comment

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Learn about the benefits of the anti-inflammatory diet with a presentation by Molly Horan. Scroll down to view each slide or click on the slide for larger view (especially if viewing on a desktop/laptop). In this presentation, we’ll be discussing the pros & cons of an anti-inflammatory diet, considering the physiological effects of a pro-inflammatory […]

Filed Under: Exercise & Fitness, Physical Therapy

What Exercises Can I Do For My Lower Back While Driving?

Last updated on March 16, 2022 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT Leave a Comment

Several times per month I make a two-hour drive from DC to West Virginia. This has given me countless driving hours to test out strategies to deal with lower back stiffness and pain. I can proudly say that I have come up with a few remedies to deal with my lower back when it starts […]

Filed Under: Exercise & Fitness, Featured Tagged With: Lower Back

Allowing Tendonitis To Heal

Last updated on February 27, 2022 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT Leave a Comment

I hate tendonitis and the misery that it brings. The loss of function, the psychological frustration that comes with having pain with motion, and visits to health professionals are annoyances that many of us who have tendonitis must endure. Tendonitis is inflammation of a tendon that usually stems from repetitive stress or overuse. We commonly […]

Filed Under: Featured, Injury Prevention, Orthopedic Injury Tagged With: Hand Wrist & Elbow, Shoulder

Aging, Falling, and Sensible Solutions

Last updated on January 6, 2022 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT Leave a Comment

One in three people over the age of sixty-five are victims of a fall in the course of one year. A fall may not seem like a major deal to most of us, but to senior citizens, they can be devastating ordeals that cause permanent disability and in many cases cut lives short. A fractured […]

Filed Under: Featured, Injury Prevention

Why Are My Ring Finger & Pinky Finger Numb?

Last updated on January 3, 2022 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT

Have you ever awoken to a numb hand? This is the result of one or more of the nerves in the arm being either clamped or stretched due to sleeping position. One of the most common nerves involved in this type of numbness is the ulnar nerve, as it passes around the elbow joint in […]

Filed Under: Featured, Injury Prevention Tagged With: Hand Wrist & Elbow

Shoulder Surgery: When Can I Get Rid of My Shoulder Sling?

Last updated on December 22, 2021 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT

Rotator cuff repairs, shoulder labral repairs, acromioplasty, humeral fractures, and other shoulder surgeries inevitably require the usage of a shoulder sling as a means of protecting the surgeon’s work and allowing early healing of the involved tissue. I have yet to meet a surgeon who does not prescribe the usage of a shoulder sling immediately […]

Filed Under: Featured, Physical Therapy Tagged With: Shoulder

Managing Expectations When Recovering from a Labral Repair

Last updated on December 11, 2021 By PhysioDC

I have seen many clients with post-operative shoulder labral repairs. It is a frustrating injury that takes time to recover from. Being the recipient of two labral repair surgeries myself, it is my opinion that the key to recovery with a labral injury is managing expectations. The shoulder labrum is a fibrous, or rigid type […]

Filed Under: Featured, Orthopedic Injury Tagged With: Shoulder

Post-Surgical Ankle Boot? Please Get a Lift For Your Other Shoe!

Last updated on November 28, 2021 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT 99 Comments

Many of us know someone who has suffered trauma to the ankle or foot (fractures, surgeries etc.) that requires the usage of a giant, cumbersome immobilization boot. Ankle boots are a necessary evil: They protect the joints and bones of the lower leg and allow for bones and soft tissues to heal. The problem that […]

Filed Under: Featured, Orthopedic Injury Tagged With: Ankle & Foot

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