4 Common Causes of Lower Back Pain & The Best Treatment Options
If you’ve suffered from lower back pain, then you’re part of over 500 million people around the world are have been affected by back pain at any one time. The lower back influences so many body movements that we don’t realize it until it becomes painful to even do simple tasks. While the lower back […]
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 […]
Personal Spotlight – Nate Mayberry PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, CSCS, PHC
Q: What accomplishment are you most proud of? A: From a professional standpoint, becoming an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) was probably the most gratifying formal accomplishment. However, I would say I’m prouder of being able to be a part of all the success stories of my patients over the years. Really for me it comes […]
What To Expect During Your First Manual Therapy Session
When you suffer an injury or experience pain, your physical therapist sprints into action. Their job is to take the context of your injury, medical conditions, medical history, etc., assess the state of your muscles, joints, nerves, and other tissues, and work towards improving movement and mobility. Physical therapists have several tools at their disposal, […]
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 […]
Dr. Dommerholt Featured in a Recent Washington Post Article — Click Here to Read!
Haskell Small, a D.C.-based pianist, composer and educator, was recently interviewed by the Washington Post regarding the topic of his physical therapy following a severe hemorrhagic stroke. His physical therapist, Bethesda Physiocare’s own Dr. Jan Dommerholt, is also featured in the article discussing the intimate connection between life and art. Check out the article, today!
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation After Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Our joints assist in movement. When a joint is compromised, movement is compromised. And when movement is compromised, so is health and quality of life. The joints that suffer the most injuries are the knees, shoulders, and hip joints. In recent decades, improvements in medicine, technology, and surgical procedures have improved outcomes for knee surgery […]
About Ancy Alford, PT, DPT, CMTPT
Favorite Quote: “The best way to prepare for life is to begin to live.” -Elbert Hubbard Accomplishments and/or success story: Despite being raised in a strict household that truly only believed in engineers and medical doctors, I pushed boundaries and became a pioneer for my generation to truly just follow your passion and became a physical therapist. […]
